No more JT

So I recently finished a very large research paper for my combined history and english classes and it feels incredibly relieving. For any one reading this and for anyone who has to write a lengthy research paper in the future here are a few tips to help you do well.

1. Do as much research as you can right from the get go. It's important to get a grasp on your topic quickly so that you don't fall behind the allotted time given to you by your teachers. Therefore, read a lot of summary articles rather than looking at in-depth articles right from the beginning.
2. Read Books: It might seem outdated but books are often published by writers with an incredibly high knowledge on the subject. Books also provide great quotes for a paper and allow the reader to get a good summary on their topic while also eliminating a requirement for writing the paper too.
3. Stay on schedule: For a couple days while I was still researching many of my classmates had already written chunks of their paper while I still had nothing written down. It is important to stay up to pace with the class or else you will find yourself having to write a large amount of your paper at once rather than splitting it up along the way. 
4. Talk to your teachers: I think this is the most important step to writing and researching for any paper. Consulting with your teacher(s) is such a crucial step because they can recommend tons of resources and materials that can benefit you in your writing process. Also, it is a good idea for them to look over some of your paragraphs to change any parts of your paper that isn't useful or is just too repetitive.