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A research paper is the culmination and final product of an involved process of research, critical thinking, source evaluation, organization, and composition.his handout will include the following sections related to the process of writing a research paper: 1  Genre-This section will provide an overview for understanding the difference between an analytical and argumentative research paper.
The goal of a research paper is not to inform the reader what others have to say about a topic, but to draw on what others have to say about a topic and engage the sources in order to thoughtfully offer a unique perspective on the issue at hand.This is accomplished through two major types of research papers.he goal of a research paper is not to inform the reader what others have to say about a topic, but to draw on what others have to say about a topic and engage the sources in order to thoughtfully offer a unique perspective on the issue at hand.