Read histories, critiques, and analyses of English literature and academic writing to gain background knowledge and identify key themes and figures.

Writing Research Papers Conduct Preliminary Research - Step 1: Review Secondary Sources

Create a list of potential primary and secondary sources that will be examined in your research. Include books, articles, and digital resources.

Writing Research Papers Conduct Preliminary Research - Step 2: Compile Bibliography

List archives, libraries, and online databases where research papers and related documents can be found. This may include university archives, national libraries, and specialized databases.

Writing Research Papers Conduct Preliminary Research - Step 3: Identify Archives and Databases

Search academic databases and libraries for books, articles, and papers that discuss your topic.

Writing Research Papers Conduct Preliminary Research - Step 1: Literature Review

Read and take notes on the methodologies, findings, and gaps in the literature you've found.

Writing Research Papers Conduct Preliminary Research - Step 2: Analyze Found Literature

The "Conduct Preliminary Research" stage of writing a historical research paper groups the following sub-steps:
- Step 1: Literature Review
- Step 1: Review Secondary Sources
- Step 2: Analyze Found Literature
- Step 2: Compile Bibliography
- Step 3: Identify Archives and Databases

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