In this course, your teen will learn how to write a research paper from start to finish. Lessons, resource articles and accompanying audio recordings are pre-loaded into our online learning center. Students initially begin work on each lesson independently.

However, a live professional teacher is assigned to each student for the duration of the course. The teacher reviews the student's work, gives individualized feedback, answers questions, and works with the student one-on-one as they move through each lesson in the program.

In Research Paper Rockstar, the primary goals are 1) to learn how to do objective research, 2) to develop strong critical thinking skills, and 3) to prepare teens for college level work. 

The 20 lessons and 30+ resource articles in the curriculum include the following topics:

• How to investigate and choose a suitable subject for a research paper
• How to find credible sources 
• How to take the right amount of research notes 
• How to keep research notes organized
• How to choose a focus, scope, and approach for their research paper
• How to incorporate research notes into a written paper
• How to paraphrase -- and not plagiarize -- research notes
• How to cite all sources in a research paper correctly. 

The Research Paper Rockstar curriculum also includes the 5-step writing composition process taught in all our Essay Rockstar courses.

High school level students will write a 5-7 page research paper, while middle school level students will be asked to write a 3-5 page research paper. Paper length requirements can be adjusted based on individual student needs.

Take advantage of the opportunity to supervise your children's courses! You can visit your children's online classrooms anytime, see their progress in their courses, and review all teacher-student communications at your leisure with your own supervisor account.

Follow the instructions on the course registration form carefully to set up your supervisor account. This feature is a huge benefit for parents.

Our guarantee: If you or your child find that Research Paper Rockstar isn’t a good fit, you’re entitled to a full refund up to two weeks after your child begins their Research Paper Rockstar course. Please note that is NOT equal to two weeks after purchase. Your child may begin their course any time after purchase.

Additionally, students and their parent supervisors receive lifetime access to their accounts and all curricular materials once students complete their course under the guidance of one of our professional teachers.

Completion of this course will equal .5 credits in high school English. Please see our article on Evaluation of High School Credits for more information.

For a detailed explanation on our online classroom, teaching method, and to view testimonials on our other Writing Rockstars programs, please click here.