This section explains that the way you write your research paper depends on its genre and purpose whether you're informing, persuading, or analyzing and that you need to keep that goal in mind while drafting.

This chapter explains that an informative research report answers a central research question using organized , reliable sources. It highlights the importance of using credible tools like Google Scholar and library databases to give clear, factual information about a specific topic.

This chapter shows that synthesis isn't just summarizing it's about connecting ideas from different texts and finding common themes. it explains how writers blend sources in a meaningful way to create their own point or argument.

This section is talking about MLA in text citations that help you credit your sources and avoid plagiarism. It shows how they connect your essay to the works cited page so readers can easily find you resources.

This section explains why the MLA works cited page is important. It shows that giving credit builds credibility and helps readers find your sources. it also reminds you to put the works cited on its own page at the end of your paper.