THIS CHAPTER explains how to analyze and get ready for a term paper assignment. You will learn to define a topic, develop a thesis statement, prepare an organization plan, and identify the need for specific information. ow that you are familiar with reading and writing for information and understanding as demanded by important test situations, it’s time to examine the second most important way that you are asked to perform to that standard: researching and writing the term paper. Many teachers will assign a research paper using broad topic guidelines. .