Research Paper Tips
If you are writing a Research paper try starting with one of our Research Guides, and don't forget to use our Ask a Librarian service.
Refining your topic
- Narrow or broaden your topic (from UCLA)
- Keywords linked by AND (a short refresher from UI Chicago)
Evaluating Sources
- Scholarly vs. Popular Journals (from Vanderbilt University)
- Evaluating Web Pages (UC Berkeley)
Avoiding plagarism
- You Quote it, You Note it! (from Acadia University)
- Plagiarism: What it is and how to avoid it (from Indiana University)
- Turnitin Research Resources
Citing Sources
- MLA/APA examples (from Duke University)
- MLA/APA/Chicago citatation generator (from Calvin College)
This generator automatically formats your information into the style of your choice. - ACS Style Guidelines Quick Guide (from UC Berkeley)
- A Quick Guide to Citing Using the ACS Style Guide, 3rd Edition (from Pennsylvania State University)
- Easybib - Citation generator
This generator automatically formats your information into the style of your choice. - The Landmarks Citation Machine
- Style Guides: MLA | APA
Writing your Paper
- The Purdue Writing Lab (OWL, from Purdue University)
