What is a research paper? i. A research paper is an essay in which you explain what you have learned after exploring your topic
in depth. ii. It includes information from sources such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites. iii. It uses one’s own ideas, knowledge, and opinions. iv. It is established with facts and statistics. *
the author's personal views and family connection to the McCoys rehashing of the McCoy feud chronology followed by analysis of other Appalachian feuds.