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Writing the Research Paper Step 4

Are you ready to learn about writing research papers? Research paper writing can be difficult for students at any level, but if you manage to get a good grasp of **research paper formats**, you will find it easier to prepare research papers at the high school and college levels. • **__A descriptive title__** will clearly convey the content matter of the paper to the audience. It must be a short phrase of around 7 – 10 words. Avoid the use of terms like ‘a research into…’ or ‘a study of…’; it is too obvious to be mentioned.

The Process of Mummification in Ancient Egypt Was Based on the Egyptian Beliefs About Death and the Afterlife
 * Title **

• __An effective abstract__ will help to avoid the chance of your reader expecting something and finding some totally different information in your paper. An abstract is supposed to give your reader an accurate idea of what your paper contains, and this must be done in 100-250 words. Do not give away too much in the abstract.


 * The Abstract **

The process of mummification will be detailed from start to finish. The reader will learn when it happened, where the process took place, why ancient Egyptians engaged in this process, and how the Egyptians beliefs about death and the afterlife played into mummification.The reader will also learn what the process of mummification consisted of and what tools and materials were used by the ancient Egyptians to accomplish it. Details as to who the Egyptians were that were mummified and how and why the process varied from person to person will be described. Finally, information about how scientists discovered the history of mummification will be revealed.

• __An interesting introduction__ will serve the purpose in an engaging way. Introducing the topic to your reader might be an easy task, but doing it in an interesting manner will not be so easy. Your introduction must tell your audience enough to help them to follow your paper. The scope of the topic, the nature of your research etc. are other points which must be included in the introduction. You must also state your thesis very clearly as the last sentence of your introduction.

The mummification process is still a mystery even today that egyptologists are still trying to solve. Researchers have relied upon a few clues such as papyrus fragments, depictions, and the writings of Greek historian Herodotus to understand the mummification process. These clues combined with the examination and chemical analysis of the mummies themselves have led us to understand what mummies were, who the people were who were mummified, how the mummification process was carried out, where and when the process occurred, and why it happened. **Because e ternal life was the main focus of all Ancient Egyptians, this led to the process of preserving the body forever through mummification, so that the body and the spirit could be preserved for all time. **
 * Introduction **

Thesis  So [|what is a thesis statement]? A thesis statement is a sentence that states what you want your paper to show, what you want to convince your readers of after having read your research paper.

** Thesis Example ** Because eternal life was the main focus of all Ancient Egyptians, this led to the process of preserving the body forever through mummification, so that the body and the spirit could be preserved for all time. ** Body ** This is where you present your arguments to support your thesis statement. Remember the Rule of 3, i.e. find 3 supporting arguments for each position you take. Begin with a strong argument, then use a stronger one, and end with the strongest argument for your final point. You might also think of it this way:
 * What is the main idea of the topic/problem you have chosen to research
 * Choose 3 to 5 details/topics that support the main idea and describe each detail/topic in detail in separate paragraphs.

Conclusion
 * A conclusion is the last paragraph in your research paper, or the last part in any other type of presentation. Restate or reword your thesis. Summarize your arguments. Explain why you have come to this particular conclusion.