Choosing and Evaluating Sources
How do you know if a source is credible and relevant or useful for your assignment? Here are some tips:
Synthesizing Information
Your research paper should be more than a summary of what other people have said about a topic. Combining research from multiple sources and blending in your own insight is called synthesis. Synthesizing information in your writing is a skill that takes practice.
Synthesis Tips
Reading Strategies
Scholarly articles can be intimidating or overwhelming. Here’s some tips to make it easier.
Reading Strategies for Academic Articles
- How to Read Research Articles guide
- Skimming strategies video
- Reading Research Articles (social sciences) video
- Reading Scientific Articles video
Writing Strategies
- Purdue OWL Best Practices to Avoid PlagiarismTips for taking notes and keeping track of your sources all through the research and writing process.
