These sites may be helpful in preparing a research paper. There are many others, but these may get you started. Good luck!!
Excellent site that has Writer's Resources under the subject heading.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
This site has excellent information on all aspects of writing a paper.
http://www.slu.edu/departments/english/research/
This is a great site that reviews how to use the Internet for research. Pay particular attention to evaluating internet resources.
This is a listing of the resources in the Mid-State Technical College Library that may be of assistance in completing a research paper.