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Where to start, what to write, how do I begin to research,
how do I write an essay? Writing an essay for school or a
business report for the office can be one of the most intimidating
chores we have to endure. Time and time again we just
want to throw our hands up into the air, pull out our hair
and bite our nails to the bone; hopefully after spending
a few minutes on our little site we will be able to point
you into the correct direction!
How
to Research
The internet is a great resource for research, at the same
time is is a little overwhelming. How to best use the internet
for research? Our Research Page will help you coordinate
your research sources, and provide support on finding basic
facts. Our Reference Desk even includes hits and tips on
how to use search engines properly. Our writing assitance
section tells you how to start your research through detailed
support on style guides.
- Search
Engines - The
net is too big at times. Learn how to properly use
Google, Yahoo!, Altavista and more.
- Reference
Desk - Basic
facts, figures and every day knowledge. Great starting
place for essay research!
- Indexes
and Journals - Looking
for Journal articles and on-line copies of professional
publications; the meat and potatoes for any great essay,
research paper, term paper or book report.
- Libraries - Why
leave your room for the simple reference list, search libraries
from around the world for great books?
- Newspapers & Current
Events -
Find out what happened 5 minutes ago in the world or
research current issues of international newspapers.
- Virtual
Library - Environment -
a resource center for a wide range of environmental data.
- Writing
Assistance - Where
to start, what to write, how do I begin to research? What
are the steps in writing a research paper?
Style Guides
Different academic disciplines use different documentation
styles; your instructor may require you to use a particular
style, or may allow you use one of your choosing. It is important
to fully understand the documentation style to be used in
your paper, and to apply it consistently.
If you're not sure what a documentation style is or which one
you should use, click
here.
Check out our detailed guides to these major styles:
Writing your Essay
Editing your
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