Research Guide - Walden University
The Walden University Academic Guide is an excellent resource that provides information on conducting research using databases. The guide covers techniques you need for searching including search strategy, using keywords and Boolean command terms, index fields, and search limiters.
Ashford University Writing Center
The Ashford University Writing Center provides many resources that guide students throughout the entire research process. Along with a Research Paper Guide, the AU Writing Center provides Writing Tools which include a Thesis Generator and Microsoft Office Tips (ex. how to create a header) and a Grammar Guide with topics such as Transitional Phrases and Signal Verbs and Commonly Confused Words.
The CRLS Outline Maker is a an interactive outline form. When you type in your Thesis Statement, Subtopics and Supporting Evidence, etc., and click process outline for a completed printable outline.
If you prefer to create your outline using Microsoft Word, you can download this Formal Outline Template.
SIRS Research Guide for Writing Arguments
SIRS Research Guide for the Critical Thinker
Watch this helpful video for a Keyword Search in a Database.