Since your request is quite broad, I've outlined two ways to "come up with a paper": one for and another for making physical paper by hand . 1. How to Write a Research Paper

: A summary of existing scholarship on your topic.

If your goal is a DIY project, you can recycle old scraps into new sheets of paper:

: A road map that captures interest and asserts your main argument.

: Your thesis statement should be a specific claim that covers only what you will discuss in your paper. Structure Your Work : A typical paper includes:

: You can personalize your paper by adding dried flower petals, seeds, or biodegradable glitter to the pulp before it dries. Basic Steps in the Research Process

: Add the pulp to a large container of water. Use a homemade frame and deckle (or a fine screen) to lift a layer of pulp out of the water.