• The basis of most academic research papers is still your own ideas and analysis.
  
  
• Formulate your thesis based on your primary texts and/or research and use secondary sources to support your ideas and review the literature on your topic (if necessary).
  
  
• Be sure to make clear when you are referring to the ideas of others. Don't rely too heavily on secondary material or your paper will be a summary of the work of others rather than an original work based on your ideas.

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