The video tell us how to save time when we regarding burdensome research paper as drudgery. First, the video presents that we should have a plan about our writing time, that is, 5% thinking up a thesis, 5%writing it down, 15% writing outline and arguments, 25% doing research, 40%actual writing, 10% polishing. And then, as for every step, the speaker gives us many helpful tips. For example, when you try to decide what your thesis statement is, you are recommended to use a thesis which you believe in it instead of doubting it. When you are writing an outline, it is better to write all the thought occur to you as fast as possible and write down the line of reasoning. After you finished the outline and arguments, you need to let your ideas flow and write freely to explain each argument in turn with facts and data, and end with a conclusion supporting your thesis in a convincing way. Finally, the video give me some useful idea to polish our paper quickly, which key point is to make sure tighten up your thesis, introduction and conclusion.
When I began my academic life in US, I was always wondering how to write a good research paper in a short time. After watching this video, I find the some tips are very useful and easy to undertake. This video help me understand the right step to finish an excellent paper by using vivid PPT and examples to illustrate the idea of how to write a paper fast. Unlike other teaching video, this one uses a new perspective to write a paper. It regards paper as a way to show our understanding of knowledge instead of drudgery. Holding this view, it clarifies the form of research paper and the essence of introduction, arguments, and conclusion. Knowing these ideas, I am able to write a research paper without spending a lot of time.