See It in Practice
In this video cast, you’ll see our student writer examine her rough draft and discuss how she integrated her source material into her paper.
Category: Level 3 pages
Revision Checklist
Have I conveyed the significance of my ideas to my readers? Is my purpose clear? Does my essay meet the requirements of my assignment? Is my focus too broad? Have I narrowed my topic...
Database Searching
Databases can help you to identify and secure information across a range of subjects. Such information might include a chapter in a book, an article in a journal, a report, or a government document....
Internet Searching
Web research can be an important part of your research process. However, be careful that you use only the highest quality sources that are returned on your general web search. Your paper is only...
See It in Practice
In the video cast below, you’ll see our student writer discuss her research strategy and share some of the results of her work researching her question.
Time to Write
After viewing the sample video, think about where you might start with your own research. Be sure to review your assignment requirements to make sure you’re looking for sources that fit within the assignment...
Stating Your Thesis
Most traditional research essays will require some kind of explicitly stated thesis. This means you should state your thesis clearly and directly for your readers. A thesis is a statement of purpose, one to...
Implying Your Thesis
Not all research papers will require an explicitly stated thesis. Some research papers in some fields will simply require a strong focus. You can maintain a strong focus in your essay without an explicitly...
Time to Write
Remember, not all writing requires a thesis. Some research papers follow different formats, and you’ll need to remember to focus on a key idea. However, if your research paper requires a thesis statement or...
Source Suitability
Does the source fit your needs and purpose? Before you start amassing large amounts of research materials, think about the types of materials you will need to meet the specific requirements of your project....