Librarians are here to help you with your research & citations. We can provide some guidance on how to structure your paper or format your citations, but the tutors at the Academic Success Center are the best people to help you with your writing.
Writing tutors are able to read your paper and help you edit it, both at the word/sentence level and to improve flow and structure. They can also help you proofread your citations and ensure they are properly formated.
No matter the size, topic, or scope of your paper you should consider having a writing tutor read it and provide feedback before you turn it in.
Every paper benefits from a second opinion!
Often finding a topic can be the most challenging part of writing a research paper, here are some ways to choose and narrow down a topic.
Ask youself
Brainstorm
Too specific/ not specifc enough?
Google can be a great resource, especially when getting started. Make sure you evaluate your sources carefully and try these Tips for Effective Google Searching.
While you may be tempted to use a site like Wikipedia to get basic background information, remember that Wikipedia can be edited/altered by anyone with an account. There are many people who work very hard to keep Wikipedia articles accurate, but there are many others who go in behind them and change the information. Wikipedia is not a citable source, you need to find that same information in a reliable resource if you want to cite it.
What are some reliable sources of background information?
