Library - Research Paper Guides
Selecting a Topic
- The Best Information on the Net (BIOTN): Hot Paper Topics
[from St. Ambrose Univesity Library] - Sirs Knowledge Source
- Opposing Viewpoints
Research and Writing Help
- Frequently Asked Research Questions
- Avoiding Plagiarism (.pdf)
- 10 Basic Steps to Writing a Research Paper (.pdf)
- Writing a Thesis Statement
- How to make an Outline (.pdf)
- A Research Guide for Students
- A+ Research & Writing for High School and College Students
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Citation and Style Guides
- MLA Print Citation Examples (.pdf)
- MLA Online Citation Examples (.pdf)
- MLA Format Guide (.pdf)
- Sample Research Paper -- MLA Style
- APA Print Citation Examples (.pdf)
- APA Online Citation Examples (.pdf)
- APA Format Guide (.pdf)
- Sample Research Paper -- APA Style
Evaluating Information Sources
- Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Sites
[from Cornell University Library] - Evaluating Information Found on the Internet
[from Johns Hopkins University]