When researching you need to compile all of the facts you have discovered and be sure to cite all of the sites.

First off you have to figure out what you want to research by looking at all the topics.
When researching you need to go to the Blue Valley library page. There is a research process page that shows students how and where to attack a research paper. Using this thing allows you to narrow your topics and find out what you want to write about.
Narrow your topic
Make a research question
Find appropriate sources
The school library site has sources that are educational, and contain databases that will aid you in your research paper.
Make sure you start your paper early, don't procrastinate!
Determine which writing style you are going to do(APA,MLA)
Make sure the resources are credible and are appropriate.
Use professional and educational resources if all possible.