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ENGL 1010: Composition
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ENGL 1010: Composition
ENG 1010: Guide To Research
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ENG 1010: Guide To Research
Writing a successful research paper requires organization and time management. Give yourself a lot of time and stick to a schedule. Research is a process, so allow yourself enough time to work through the following steps:
Start Your Research
: choose, explore, and refine your topic
Find Library Resources:
find relevant sources to support your topic
Use Web Resources:
learn how to look for credible internet sources
Evaluate Your Sources
: ensure your sources are worth using
Cite Your Sources
: give credit to content creators
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: librarians are here if you need us!
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