You’re sitting at your desk, scouring the “World Energy Outlook” for the latest numbers on global electricity demand, wondering why the hell am I writing a research paper? A valid feeling for a seventeen-year-old, but we are here to convince you otherwise. Here are five reasons you should invest in writing a research paper during high school:

Learn how to ask questions: Asking good questions is a skill that people take years to develop. You can get a headstart by writing a research paper while you’re still in high school. Through our thoughtfully designed research program, you’ll not only learn how to ask questions but also what questions are worth asking. 

Learn how to find answers: Unless you’re super comfortable with uncertainty and anxiety, asking questions just isn’t enough. You also need to find answers. Our research mentor will introduce you to both primary and secondary sources of data collection, they’ll also help you design your study and analyze its results.