You are going to write a lot of papers in college. Whether it is a short essay or a lengthy research paper that is going to count for half your grade, it is good to have a process that works. Your first research assignment can be really stressful! Being told that you need to turn in 20+ pages and make sure everything is cited properly is daunting, especially if you are still used to high school assignments. But you can do it! 

Check out theses tips on how to prepare for the big research paper:

With some brainstorming and research you can get off to a good start. Make sure you have a good structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion, and always always always proof read your work.