Research is not a quick trip to the information store. Instead, think of research more like laundry. It never ends, but its always a good thing to do. To make it a little easier, use this check list approach:
It seems like a lot, but once you get into the habit, it really isn't. Just one step at a time.
Evaluating Sources
A resource for conducting academic research online.
Created by North Carolina State University, this video explains how information is gathered for Wikipedia.
A comic that shows how to think critically about information you find when doing research.
An evaluating sources resource by OWL Purdue.
Citation Guidelines
APA Style:
APA (American Psychological Association) style is used in psychology, education, and other fields within the social sciences. It was developed by social and behavioral scientists to standardize scientific writing. Use APA for term papers, research reports, empirical studies, literature reviews, theoretical articles, methodological articles, and case studies.
Chicago Style:
The Chicago Manual of Style is used in some social science publications and most historical journals. It offers writers the choice between different formats and also invites the mixing of formats, provided that the result is clear and consistent.
MLA Style:
MLA stands for Modern Language Association and is used for literature, arts, and humanities.
Citation Builder:
A citation builder provided by the UNC Library. Students can use it for reference and apply it to their work at RMCAD.
Citing Sources:
A citation builder provided by the UNC Library. Students can use it for reference and apply it to their work at RMCAD.
Write an Annotated Bibliography:
A citation builder provided by the UNC Library. Students can use it for reference and apply it to their work at RMCAD.
Writing Guidelines
Assignment Calculator:
A resource by the University of Minnesota that breaks down research and writing projects into manageable steps based on your due dates.
Choosing a Topic:
The Chicago Manual of Style is used in some social science publications and most historical journals. It A resource by Colorado State University on how to choose a topic for an assignment.
Writing a Research Paper:
A resource by the University of Wisconsin-Madison on discovering, narrowing, and focusing on a researchable topic.
Concept Map Development:
A writing process resource by the Fleet Library at RISD on concept mapping. Concept mapping is a visual tool for organizing and representing knowledge.
Developing an Outline:
A resource by the Purdue OWL on the four main components of effective outlines.
12 Common Errors:
A by the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the twelve common errors to be mindful of while editing your paper.
Get it Write:
A collection of articles that explain punctuation, grammar, mechanics, word usage, and other topics.
Conducting Peer Reviews:
A resource by The Writing Center about conducting peer reviews and what you can do to criticize appropriately.
What is Plagiarism Video:
A resource by Rutgers University that goes over plagiarism and how to correctly cite your resources.
U.S. Copyright Laws:
A resource that goes over the U.S. copyright laws.
Educational Fair Use:
A resource by the Purdue Owl on strategies for fair use.
Copyright on Campus:
A video by Copyright Clearance Centers that goes over fair use in detail.
Purdue Owl Online Writing Guide:
Created by Purdue, this website is a one stop shop for CMS, APA, and MLA citation help as well as writing style and grammar.
University of NC Writing Center:
This University Writing Center page includes tools for writing a paper, citation, style, sentence concerns and other writing assignment issues.
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