What’s the hardest part of writing a research paper for you?

[nyakirasamuel]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been talking to a lot of students recently, and one thing that keeps coming up is how challenging research papers can be. For some, the struggle is finding reliable sources. For others, it’s turning all those notes into a clear argument. And for many, it’s honestly just staying motivated through the long process.

Personally, I think the toughest part is balancing research with clear writing. It’s easy to collect tons of material, but then you end up drowning in information and not knowing what to keep or cut.

👉 I’m curious: What’s the most difficult stage of writing a research paper for you? Is it the research, outlining, writing, or editing?

I’ve been putting together a few practical strategies that have helped me (like quick outlining templates and citation hacks). Happy to share them if anyone finds that useful.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!