Research paper

[Anonymous No.7427266]

I'm doing my first research paper for college (ever) and i'm not kinda confused on how to go about it.

I have to pick an author that we used in class (I chose Tim O'Brien from The Things They Carried) and apparently I need to conduct research of his major works and also provide a basis for my thesis which includes what i discovered about his work (compositional methods, sources and influences, motives for writing, significant themes, writing processes, tactics to appeal to his audience and writing style). Also how this writer has helped broaden my understanding of what writing is about.

I'm not asking you do it for me just help me with what I'm doing. It says in the paper that this is not a report and not a biography of the author.
I'm new to college academia so please bare with me. I honestly don't see how a research paper is different from the other essays I've done.

Also it says to look for primary sources would that be like the author's other works?

[Anonymous No.7427281]

>>7427266
Also I'll had if someone could help me outline it, such as what each paragraph should be about would be really helpful. It needs to be 5-6 pages long (it was 7-8 but my teacher was feeling generous and lowered it).

[Anonymous No.7427287]

What college made you read this garbage?

[Anonymous No.7427299]

Post the actual prompt so we can look at it. Professors are usually very specific in what they do and don't want.

[Anonymous No.7427331]

>>7427299

[Anonymous No.7427335]

>>7427299
>>7427331
I apologize of its too dark please tell me if it is and I'll repost it

[Anonymous No.7427350]

>>7427287
haha I go to a CC but I personally thought it was a pretty good book