Determine the steps in writing a research paper and not a step. Click and drag each step to the correct column.

research a lot of different topics in detail, then narrow one down
narrow down your topic before locating your sources
give credit to your sources as you write your paper
begin writing your research report without organizing your notes
copy and past information from on line resources
brainstorm important questions about your topic
locate resources that relate to your topic
organize your notes into an outline

Steps:

- Research a lot of different topics in detail, then narrow one down
- Narrow down your topic before locating your sources
- Brainstorm important questions about your topic
- Locate resources that relate to your topic
- Organize your notes into an outline
- Give credit to your sources as you write your paper

Not a step:

- Begin writing your research report without organizing your notes
- Copy and past information from online resources

ok thanks just wanted to make sure. i thought may be researching a lot of topics before i narrow one down may not be part of research process.

Actually, researching tons of topics before narrowing them down is an essential part of the research process. It helps you explore different areas related to your topic and choose the most suitable one for your research. Therefore, this step is crucial in ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of your topic before you begin your research.

Step:

- Research a lot of different topics in detail, then narrow one down
- Narrow down your topic before locating your sources
- Brainstorm important questions about your topic
- Locate resources that relate to your topic
- Organize your notes into an outline
- Give credit to your sources as you write your paper

Not a step:
- Begin writing your research report without organizing your notes
- Copy and paste information from online resources