{"id":94,"date":"2020-09-16T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolutionwriters.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2021-07-05T16:49:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:49:17","slug":"how_to_write_research_paper_fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolutionwriters.com\/blog\/how_to_write_research_paper_fast.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Research Paper in One Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You know you don\u2019t suppose to do that. You know you should plan your big projects and give each stage of work the appropriate amount of time. You know you can\u2019t really cook up something fast and easy the night before the deadline and still manage to impress your instructor enough for an A+.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

You know all that, but here you are trying to figure out how to write a good research paper when you have only a day for it. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Well, life happens. Maybe you forgot. Maybe there were other, more pressing obligations. Whatever happened, now you need to work really fast if you want to hand your research paper in tomorrow. Luckily, with enough determination and a few hacks, you can pull it off. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

How to Write a Research Paper Quickly<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The first thing you should do is take a deep breath and relax. Panic is a bad partner. You will have to work fast, but to be productive you must stay focused and positive. You can do it. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to write a research paper fast.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Choosing a topic<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Use whatever wiggle room you have to make this research paper close to something you already know about. If you have solid background knowledge on the topic, it will be much easier for you to compose a paper on the fly, researching only for some important details, such as up-to-date statistics. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

If nothing about your assignment is familiar to you, at least choose a broader topic. This way you ensure there will be enough information available online. When you only have one day, you cannot afford the luxury of delving into some very narrow and obscure domain. All you can do is make general observations about something fairly well studied. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

You don\u2019t have to write something groundbreaking \u2013 decent is enough for the desperate situation and for the time you have at your disposal. It is still a legitimate research paper, only with a broader focus. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Doing the research<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

You have probably guessed already that the majority of your research will be done online. You don\u2019t have time for libraries, so unless you already happen to have some paper copies handy, just don\u2019t bother. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

However, note that some instructors still require a certain percentage of your sources to be published books. Don\u2019t worry! You can look up PDF scans on Google Books or find electronic copies in online libraries. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

While you are doing your quick research, we hope you are putting every book you find on your list of references \u2013 better do it at once to save time later. Use an automated citation generator like CiteFast, MyBib, or Cite This For Me. This will save your oodles of time compared to manually compiling the list and formatting every title in one style (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Outlining the structure<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

By skipping the outline, you won\u2019t be doing yourself a favor. It only takes about 15 minutes but saves you more time in the end. Why outlining is important? Because it helps you to plan your research paper, so you could work efficiently and stay focused on one part of it at a time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

First, look on the assignment sheet for length recommendations. When you know how long your paper must be, you can estimate how many parts you should break it into and their relative volume. If you are struggling with structure, you may take a peek on the Wikipedia page about your topic. Don\u2019t use it as a source and don\u2019t copy anything directly (your instructor will find out and won\u2019t be happy about it), but feel free to use it as a point of reference for your structure and a helpful overview.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Then, mind-map an approximate content of each section on a sheet of paper, using your notes. Here you go! You already have a rough draft, so now you can start fleshing out your paper.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Writing your paper<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

To write faster, start from the main part of your paper. Since the introduction and the conclusion are supposed to provide an overview of the entire paper, better leave them for the later, when the paper is ready. The only thing you definitely need is a working thesis statement \u2013 you must understand where you are going with this paper.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

If you veer from it a little during the writing, you can always come back and tweak it \u2013 that\u2019s why it\u2019s called \u201cworking\u201d \u2013 but you must have it from the beginning for focus and efficiency reasons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

While you write, don’t forget to cite all the sources properly, whether you quote them directly or paraphrase them. Even when you are desperate to finish your paper on time, there is no call for plagiarism. If you think it\u2019s not humanly possible to compose a paper on a given deadline, the better solution would be either to ask your instructor for some grace time (usually in return for grade reduction) or to ask a company that writes custom research papers<\/a> to write your paper for you just this time. At least, this paper will be plagiarism-free and written on time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Wrapping up the conclusion<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Too often students underestimate the significance of the conclusion, especially if they are in a hurry to finish the paper quickly. Of course, running out of time, being tired from writing the entire paper, it\u2019s easy to see this part as redundant. After all, it adds nothing new \u2013 so why bother.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

However, rushing through your conclusion is a big mistake. Why? Because guess what your instructors read when they are out of time and need to grade papers ASAP. The conclusion! If the paper is written well, the conclusion should give the gist of the entire research and sum up the most compelling arguments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

This is why you should write your conclusion with care. Summarize everything and keep your tone confident. Even if you are not sure that your paper is brilliant \u2013 write the conclusion as if you were proud of it. The \u201cfake it till you make it\u201d rule applies to college papers very well.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Proofreading your paper<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Since you don\u2019t have much time, use an automated editing tool to hunt down all the typos and grammar issues (Grammarly, Hemingway, etc). Then, proofread for clarity and logic. If you have a roommate or a family member who is willing to help \u2013 great! There is nothing better than a fresh pair of eyes to spot mistakes and inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

If not, try to proofread it yourself after some time, for example, in the morning, right before the submission. First, your head will be clearer after you\u2019ve had some sleep; second, you want to space the writing and editing out in time. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bonus Tips for Master Procrastinators<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Here are some productivity tips to make sure you won\u2019t find yourself in this desperate situation ever again:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  • –\tStart planning your work as soon as you get the assignment, even if the deadline is very remote.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • –\tBreak big project into stages and put the \u201csmaller deadlines\u201d for every stage in your calendar.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • –\tKeep a planner and allot a bit of time for all big projects every week. It\u2019s too easy to get bogged down in little urgent tasks and keep postponing bigger papers.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • –\tIf you can\u2019t make yourself work on the project, even when you\u2019ve planned to, confront yourself and try to figure out what is holding you back. If you are aversive to many of your project, maybe you should revise your academic goals and switch your major to something that fits your interests better.<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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