Research+&+Writing+Guides

Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start when writing a research paper. The library has many different manuals and guides that can assist in this process. A few examples are listed here, but there are many others available.
 * Citation, Research and Writing Manuals **

Spalding, Cathy. //The Everything Guide to Writing Research Papers: Ace Your Next Project With Step-By-Step Expert Advice//. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media, c.2005. Call No.: 808.02 SPA Annotation: This research guide covers all aspects of writing a research paper including choosing the topic, finding information and writing the paper.

Harnack, Andrew. //Writing Research Papers: A Student Guide for Use With Opposing Viewpoints//. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, c.1998. Call No.: 808.02 H289 1998 Annotation: This guide is useful for understanding the research materials that have been gathered and turning them into a good paper.

Fox, Tom, Julia Johns, and Sarah Keller. //Cite It Right: The SourceAid Guide to Citation, Research, and Avoiding Plagiarism//. Osterville, MA: SourceAid LLC, 2007. Call No.: 808.027 F794 2007 Annotation: This book is a guide to correctly citing materials in a number of common styles. There is also good information about plagiarism and how to avoid it.