Integrated Reading and Writing Workshop Library Tutorial: Writing Help

Below is a list of reference books located within the MCTC Libraries to help you properly cite your resources.

The one of the most important things to keep in mind when writing a research paper is to AVOID PLAGIARISM! Plagiarism can be DELIBERATE or UNINTENTIONAL so be careful how you use the the resources you have gathered during the research process.

Take OWNERSHIP of your research project and consider it an opportunity to learn and grow academically or otherwise. Research a topic you are interested in or are passionate about! Doing research CAN be rewarding!

--provided by Smart Student

One tool many researchers use to organize their work is outlining. Outlines arrange the content of a research project in a hierarchical order and are often written or jotted down before writers begin actually writing. This tool can also help with brainstorming and writer's block. Below are some resources to help you use this tool to get your research project on track.

• Purdue OWL: How and why write an outline?
• How to write an outline
• Components of effective outlines by The OWL at Purdue
• Harvard College Writing Center: Getting started 

The library has many books on the shelf and online to help you complete your research assignments. Here are just a few titles!