Please see sample outline and grading rubric Reporting back on existing research findings (references) is just one of the elements of a research paper. However, it is important to not only just report the findings, but also to analyze, discuss, compare & contrast, explain and/or evaluate them. Try to interpret, infer, reason, summarize, and synthesize. While doing this, keep in mind to do this objectively (through rational thinking), not subjectively (through personal opinions).