What's inside the research paper planner
- Research Topic
- Paper Timeline
- Source Log
- Note Cards
- Paper Outline
- Final Checklist
- Notes
See every page
All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Planner Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Research Topic
- 5. Paper Timeline
- 6. Source Log
- 7. Note Cards
- 8. Paper Outline
- 9. Final Checklist
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this research paper planner is for
This planner is for students writing research papers in high school, college or graduate school. It suits first-time researchers and experienced students tackling long projects. Research papers need careful planning, from choosing a topic and finding reliable sources to taking notes, outlining and editing, and a clear timeline keeps everything on track until the final deadline. It also helps students who have struggled with plagiarism worries, since careful note taking with sources makes proper citation simple.
How to use your research paper planner
Choose and narrow your topic. Build a timeline back from the due date. Record every source and take notes with page numbers. Outline the paper, then edit with the checklist before submitting. Start research early, set mini deadlines for each stage and leave a few days for editing and proofreading before you submit.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadResearch Paper Planner questions
Can I record sources for citations?
Yes. Other pages in the 11-page research paper planner include "Research Topic", "Paper Timeline" and "Source Log", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is there a timeline?
Yes. Look for the "Paper Timeline" page in the 11-page research paper planner. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Does it include an outline page?
Yes. Look for the "Paper Outline" page in the 11-page research paper planner. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is the Research Paper Planner really free?
Yes, the Research Paper Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Research Paper Planner?
The Research Paper Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
