The first step to writing a research paper is?

Identify and develop your topic. Selecting a topic can be the most challenging part of a research assignment.

Gathering reliable sources of information

Explanation:

When researching something, you need to make sure you know what is true and what is not. This information is a must have when writing a research paper. You can not start writing until you have information on that topic.

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explanation:

ok so like i went to wiki and looked up the (constitution x new "hammystan")and it showed me the picture it highlights new hampshire and says first and second session and than it says that they hit up the u.s and was like "ey dude that paper u sent us was adopted it bro thx" xd syays it all on wiki/the pic

i dont really like reading so i guess other people might not like reading either so   imma put the answer in bold italics