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An hour is usually not enough to research, draft, verify, and revise a strong paper, but it can produce a useful plan for the work ahead.
Minutes 0–10: understand the task
- Identify the question and deliverables
- Note source and citation requirements
- Define what is outside scope
Minutes 10–25: map the question
Write a tentative research question, working claim, and the evidence needed to test it.
Minutes 25–45: find starting sources
Use library databases or course readings. Record citation details and evaluate relevance before saving a source.
Minutes 45–60: build the outline
Arrange claims, evidence needs, counterpoints, and unanswered questions. Schedule separate drafting and revision blocks.
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