All successful research projects require planning. The following suggestions apply to the research process in general. A good experience in research is the product of a planned, organized, and systematic approach to the entire process.
- Think about the topic and develop a focus.
- What is it you need to know?
- Who is the intended audience?
- What type of report is required?
The following sites contain resources for research and writing papers.
ABCDs of Website Evaluation: Use this worksheet to help you determine the credibility and reliability of a website.
Four NETS for Better Searching: This exercise is designed to help you learn how to use Google Advanced in the most effective way possible. You can print this worksheet to record your results.
Integrating and citing sources to avoid plagiarism: Use this flow chart to help you understand when and how to use quotation marks correctly and how to avoid plagiarism.
MLA Citation Style: Color coded guide to MLA Citation Style.
NoodleTools: Our own subscription to software that helps guide you through the research process.
NoodleTools Support Ticket Submission Instructions: If you are away from school and experiencing technical difficulties with NoodleTools, you can submit a help desk ticket regarding your problem. This document walks you through that process.
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources: A list of common sources by type.
Primary sources on the web: How to use and find primary sources.
RADCAB: Your vehicle for Information Evaluation. Relavancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias will help you determine whether or not you should be utilizing a particular source.
Research Cycle: Coming Soon!
Ten C’s for Evaluating Internet Resources: Criteria to consider in evaluating Internet resources.
The Owl at Purdue: This link brings you directly to the MLA Formatting and Style Guide, however the Owl provides resources for the writing process, reserach and citation, internet literacy and so much more.
Sample Paper in MLA style: This pdf includes annotations regarding both MLA style formatting and effective writing.
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