SHS Writing and Research Support

On this page you will find links to:

Writing guides for different, but common types of papers (annotated bibliography, argument papers, essays, research papers, and how to format).
Research support (how to find information, how to effectively search for information) and how to keyword search
How to create your citation
How to evaluate a web site for accuracy and bias

Writing Your Paper

MLA format --how to format your paper with examples for citations of different sources.

Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide

Writing Process

Purdue OwL Writing Center

Tips and Examples for a Thesis Statement:

Creating Citations

How to create your Works Cited page.

Website Evaluation 101

Use this lesson to review your website evaluation skills. Don't be fooled into using inaccurate information.

Keyword Searching

Keyword searching tips and planning sheet

Information Cycle

The Information Cycle

(Understanding the information cycle can help you determine what type of information you will find on a topic/event AND how factual/truthful it may be.)