Research & Writing
Writing a Paper
Here are several helpful resources provided by the MIT Writing Center on the writing process:
- The Writing Process (MIT Writing Center)
- Understanding an Assignment (MIT Writing Center)
Most papers you write should have the following elements:
Title Page
Introduction with a thesis
Body – Paragraphs should be structured around your key points or arguments to support your thesis.
Conclusion – Restates your thesis and key points.
Reference Page
1. Topic Development & Research Question
- Develop a Research Question that Works (University of Cincinnati Libraries)
- How to Develop a Good Research Topic (Kansas State University Libraries)
2. Thesis
How to write a Thesis Statement (Indiana University, Bloomington)
3. Outline
- Making an Outline (WritingThroughArt)
- Using Outlines (Indiana University, Bloomington)
4. Introduction
- Introduction Strategies (MIT Writing Center)
5. Body
Using Evidence (Indiana University, Bloomington)
6. Conclusion
- Conclusion Strategies (MIT Writing Center)
- Writing Conclusions (Indiana University, Bloomington)
APA Format
What is APA style?
APA style is a format for academic documents such as journal articles and books. It is modified in the style guide of the American Psychological Association (APA).
- APA (6e) Guide (School of GPS)
- APA (6e) Template (School of GPS)
- The Purdue Owl
- APAStyle.org
- APA Exposed Online Tutorial (Harvard University)
Research
Resources
Evaluating Sources
- Evaluating Print vs. Internet Sources (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
- Evaluating Internet Resources (Georgetown University Library)
- Evaluating Web Sites (University of Maryland University College)
Proofreading Tools
Proofreading Tools
Proofreading for Common Errors (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Grammarly
Grammarly is an online proofreading tool that checks text for grammar, punctuation, and style, and features a contextual spelling checker and plagiarism detector.
Plagiarism
Please review the GPS Academic Integrity Policy if you have any questions or concerns.
What is plagiarism and how can you avoid it?
- Plagiarism.org
- Video: The Punishable Perils of Plagiarism
- Council of Writing Program Administrators: Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It (Indiana University)
- Plagiarism (The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Online Plagiarism Checkers
Videos & Additional Resources
Writing Videos from Study.com
Study.com offers some very helpful videos to help with writing. They offer a free 5-day trial. You may want to consider checking out the videos below:
Writing Resources
- Writing Paragraphs and Topic Sentences (Indiana University, Bloomington)
- Traditional Academic Essays in Three Parts (Penn State Writing Center)