Select a topic. The more relevant the topic is to you the easier it will be for you to write your paper. Think about what field of economics you know the most about. For instance, if you know a lot about the way the stock market behaves in different economies, select a topic on it. If you know a lot about how supply and demand directly affect one another, write about that.
Research your topic. Be sure to use credible sources. Stick to peer-reviewed journals, books and encyclopedias rather than websites. If you are graph savvy, find graphs with detailed descriptions attached. This will help you in your paper, because it will allow you to see how graphs and numbers convert to words on paper. If you are writing a five- to 10-page paper, you will want five to seven resources. If you are writing a 10- to 20-page paper, you will want eight to 12 resources.
Write your thesis, which will summarize the points you will develop in the body of the paper to prove your idea. Be specific: If you believe the stock market will improve in five years, make sure you say how much you think it will improve and the reasons why.
Create an outline of your paper. Write a bullet point for each of the paragraphs, which should expand on a point made in your thesis. Make sure you use at least two quotes in each body paragraph. Some teachers will allow you to use visual aids within the body of the paper. Be sure to mark appropriate places in your outline to fit visual aids into your paper if you choose to do this.
Write your paper. Follow your outline to write your body paragraphs, add quotes and add visual aids. Make sure the paragraphs are structured so that the beginning of each paragraph makes a point, then use two quotes from one of your sources to back up that point. Give an analysis and interpretation of the quote. Visual aids such as graphs can replace quotes if your teacher or professor will allow.
Compile a bibliography. Properly format this section using bibliography websites such as easybib.com.
Read and revise your research paper. Make sure it contains no typos or grammatical errors. It is always wise to have friends, family and even professors revise your paper to get feedback.