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How to Write a Great Research Paper

A Step-by-Step Guide for High School Students

With Eileen Foley-Breck

This presentation is designed to help high school students confidently tackle their first research papers. It breaks down the process into simple, easy-to-follow steps—from choosing a topic and developing a strong thesis statement to finding reliable sources, organizing ideas, and writing clearly. Students will also learn how to cite sources properly, avoid plagiarism, and revise their work for clarity and impact. Responsible use of AI tools will be reviewed as a way to brainstorm ideas, summarize articles, improve writing, and check grammar. 

For ages 14-18.

Registration recommended to guarantee seating.

Eileen Foley-Breck is a lifelong educator and learner. She spent 14 years teaching secondary language arts in the Howard and Frederick County School systems. She is a trained International Baccalaureate educator and taught the Literature and Language Advanced Placement classes. In addition to having owned a business and worked as a public librarian, Eileen now tutors and works for Woman to Woman Mentoring: a non-profit that finds professional mentors for undergraduate and graduate women studying STEM in the colleges located in Frederick and Carroll counties. 

Questions about this program? Contact Potomac Library at 240-777-0690.

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