Writing the Paper
Writing research papers can be very challenging.
Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.
Writing papers can include steps such as:
- Taking Notes
- Outlining the Paper
- Incorporating Source Material
- Utilizing Guide to Grammar and Writing Well
- Writing specific kinds of assignments such as Annotated Bibliographies and Literature Reviews
Recommended Books
Microsoft Office Help
Are you required to use Excel, Word, or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications?
If not, consider using Lynda.com. Lynda.com provides access to thousands of software application tutorials, including most of the Microsoft products. Use is limited to Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff.
You can also visit the Microsoft Office website. The site contains a wealth of information including how-to documents, templates, and training videos.
Recommended Websites
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Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)Includes resources and instructional materials to assist with a variety of writing projects.
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University of Wisconsin's Writing HandbookIncludes handouts on Improving Your Writing Style, Stages of the Writing Process, Common Writing Assignments, Grammar/Punctuation, and Cite References in Your Paper.
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Advice for Students: Yale UniversityIncludes sections on What Good Writers Know, Using Sources, and Model Papers from the Disciplines, which gives examples of well-written papers in the sciences as well as humanities and social sciences.