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Research Papers

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Writing research papers is more than just finding knowledge. It's how we evaluate, synthesize and build upon what we have learned as we go through the researching process. This can be a daunting task to many students and even to seasoned experts in their fields of study. This guide is designed to help researchers with what is often the hardest part: just getting started! 

  • Choosing a Topic
    • Why it's research
    • Brainstorming ideas
  • Selecting Sources
    • Types of resources 
    • How to find resources at the library
    • using online sources such as Google Scholar or Artificial Intelligence
  • Evaluating Sources
    • Determining quality
    • Determining authority
  • Organizing Sources
    • Methods of organizing
    • Generating citations
    • Helpful research guides
  • Using Sources