Millions of college students will compose hundreds of pages in their college career. Staring at a blank word processing document on your computer screen can be stressful and intimidating. It doesn't matter if you go to Harvard or your local community college -- the process of writing a good research paper is equally as challenging. This complete guide will cover every possible topic you will face in the classroom. You will learn how to choose a topic; how to conduct research; how to go about writing the paper; and how to edit like a pro. We'll teach you how to take advantage of the library with tips on finding the best articles; books; and online sources. This comprehensive guide covers plagiarism; reaching word count without "fluff;" and different citation styles such as MLA and APA. Get your creative juices flowing with our list of prompts; and use our samples as a guide. This book gives you everything you need to be one page closer to that coveted 4.0 GPA