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Here is some information to help you get started. Many students cringe at the idea of research. It is overwhelming to read, choose a topic, write, and rewrite papers. Here are some example papers and links for MLA and APA style of citations.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’s words, original ideas, or data in your work of writing without giving proper credit or reference to the creator.
Using the Internet for Research
Helpful links for Internet research
Prewriting and Planning
Prewriting and planning is a way of organizing your ideas and beginning to put the information you have on paper. It is best to do a prewriting activity before you actually begin writing your paper or essay.
Writing
Writing includes writing drafts and organizing information into a specific structure.
Revising and Editing
Revising includes looking over what you have written, proofreading, and editing. Here are some tips for revising your thesis and body of your paper.
MLA Style
In English and in some humanities classes, you may be asked to use the MLA (Modern Language Association) style for documenting sources.
APA Style
In social sciences—like psychology, anthropology, and sociology—you may be asked to use the APA (American Psychological Association) style for documenting sources.
 
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