Overcoming Academic Culture Shock: |
I. Introduction and goals
II.Researching: A step by step process
1. Analyzing the assignment
2. Choosing a topic and focus
3. Beginning research
4. Creating a time line
III. Using the library and a computer for research
IV. Gathering and analyzing sources
1. Evaluating articles
2. Annotating and taking notes
3. Organizing for writing
V. Writing
1. Developing a main point and organizational plan
2. Learning how to use sources: paraphrasing, quoting and citing sources
• What is plagiarism?
• What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?
• How, and how frequently, should I cite my sources?
3. Revising
4. Editing and Proofreading
VI. Finding sources of support for research and writing
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