RESEARCH REQUIRMENTS.

When writing a research paper I learned the importance of different citation methods. For example I never really knew about  MLA or APA formats. I learned that the process is very annoying but a necessary requirement. When researching I learned the many steps that must be taken to carry out a research paper. The most important would be searching for the right material that is beneficial to your argument. Through writing a research paper you learn new facts and information on a topic that you though you knew enough about. The main idea of writing a  research paper is to prove or disprove something, mainly your thesis statement. The importance of having enough references and detail to support your argument. It couldn't be stressed enough to use sources that are legitimate. Another more helpful resource was the online LaGuardia library. It was very useful for looking up scholarly articles and legitimate resources. Personally, without that resource it would have made my papers more difficult to write. I honestly wasn't prepared on the level of requirements for a research paper. These papers are far from an high school essay or little book report. I actually enjoyed the experience I definitely learned some valuable information. All the requirements for a research paper only make you and your work that much stronger. Once you get that grade it makes the process all worth it