A term paper is a research-based academic assignment that provides a summary of gained knowledge at the end of the term. A lack of time to research a topic stops students from completing a task on ...

1. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a well-lighted place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils. 2. Read over the assignment carefully, to make certain you understand it.

“2 Rs Left in High School” (May 19), on the death of term papers, made me feel proud and vindicated. Right now -- as for the last 25 years -- yet another stack of six- to 10-page research papers is ...