human
I need to research a topic for a school paper, can you help me understand how to get started?
assistant
Sure, to get started researching a topic for your school paper, try these steps: 
1. Brainstorm a topic that interests you.
2. Investigate the topic through reliable sources such as books, scholarly articles, and websites.
3. Take notes on what you have learned.
4. Develop a thesis statement or argument.
5. Construct an outline of your paper.
6. Begin writing the rough draft of your paper.
7. Refine your paper with feedback from classmates and your instructor.
8. Present the final version of your paper.