Library & Writing Resources
Library/Research Help
24/7 Live chat with "Ask a Librarian"
phone 612-624-3321
Contact Mary Schoenborn, Humphrey liaison librarian
Selected Research Resources for Public Affairs
Citation and information management
Grant funding
Data management
Copyright and fair use
University Digital Conservancy
U of M Center for Writing - Student Writing Support
Library Workshops, Tutorials, and Guides
Citation tools
Plagiarism
Tools for job searching
Database search tips
Literature reviews
Communicating your research
Track assignments with the Assignment Tracker
Map out each step of your projects, including:
papers
posters
oral presentations
video/media projects
Writing Styles
Though there is no single official style of writing required across all Humphrey School courses, several professors will identify a preference for work completed in specific classes. Regardless of writing style, students should be consistent within specific documents with respect to citations and references.
APA Documentation style
MLA Documentation style
Chicago Documentation style
Policy Memos
The policy memo has different content and structure than the traditional research paper. Most Humphrey students will produce memos for academic, work, and internship purposes.
Free Writing Consultations
Students can reserve one-on-one time in person or online with experts in the Writing Center or at the Community of Scholars Program office—FOR FREE!
Student Writing Support at the Writing Center:
The Community of Scholars Program offers additional free writing support to graduate students from underrepresented communities:
Cite an eReader (Kindles, iPads, nooks, etc.)