This question aligns with Chapter 1, "So You Have to Write a Research Paper," of Writing a Research Paper in Political Science.According to this guide to writing a research paper, ______.

A. writing the paper is an iterative process where you put your ideas down on paper and come back to them again and again to sharpen and improve not only your ideas but also your writing
B. making progress on the paper is conceived of in a straight line. As in a race, your goal is to move from start to finish in the most efficient way possible. That means revisiting old ideas or sections is not necessary
C. writing a paper means writing three parts: an introduction, the body of the paper, and the conclusion. In addition, the paper must have a bibliography/works cited section
D. making a presentation detracts from this process because it takes time away from the real work of the semester or year and that is research and writing. Faculty should avoid requiring that students present their work in a formal way
E. none of these


Answer: A

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