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Overview
The guides and exercises on this page can be used in any order and as needed to support you as you research and write papers for your program.
How to organize papers
Literature Reviews
Learn how literature reviews and research papers are organized within your discipline
To start, read the information on literature reviews in the chapter linked below as well as the information provided on the UA Libraries website
Next, select one of the sample literature reviews to analyze.
Finally, print this activity sheet and use it to analyze your selected literature review.
Research Papers
To start, read Writing a Final Report (at the bottom of page 71 in Chapter 4 of Single Case Research Methodology: Applications in Special Education and Behavioral Sciences
Finally, print the activity sheet and use it to analyze your selected research study.
Use these resources and templates as you prepare to write your own research paper:
- 6th Edition of the APA Publication Manual
- APA Sample Paper from the APA Style site
How to write an introduction to a research proposal
Learn the basic structures for introducing a research proposal.
To start, read page 67 and review Table 4.2 Various Models for Writing the Introduction to a Research Proposal in Chapter 4 of Single Case Research Methodology: Applications in Special Education and Behavioral Sciences
Next, review the introductions of these two sample research studies.
Finally, print the activity sheet and use it to analyze the introductions of the two research studies.
How to pace and manage writing assignments
Tools to help you manage your research timeline.
Try Trello to create and stick to a timeline.
Try the Dissertation Calculator (good for research papers as well as dissertations) from the University of Minnesota Libraries
How to create an annotated bibliography
Learn how to write an annotated bibliography using APA.
How to paraphrase and integrate quotations into your writing
Learn how to paraphrase and integrate quotations and the research of others into your own writing.
Paraphrasing / Integrating
To start, read the information on paraphrasing contained in the links below.
Next, print the activity sheet and use it to practice identifying correct paraphrases.
APA in-text citations
- APA In-Text Citations: The Basics - From Purdue OWL
How to format APA citations
These guides will show you how to format your works cited page in APA.
APA Citation Guides
- OWL APA guide (Purdue University)
- APA quick citation guide (Penn State University)
- Preventing Plagiarism: Proper Citation and Best Practices
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
by ISBN: 9781433805592Publication Date: 2009-07-15The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences.
Citation Management Tools
- Manage Your Citations (University of Arizona)
How to identify tools and present your information
Guides
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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery
by Call Number: HF5718.22 .R49 2008ISBN: 9780321811981Publication Date: 2011-12-08Presentation Zen, in which he shows readers there is a better way to reach the audience through simplicity and storytelling. -
Presentation Zen Design
by ISBN: 9780321934154Publication Date: 2013-12-05Creating and delivering a successful presentation today often means breaking through the noise and allowing your audience to focus on you and your message. You can have a great impact using simple design choices in your presentations but you just need to know where to start.
These resources provide your options and guidance on how to present your research.
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Better Presentations
by ISBN: 9780231175203Publication Date: 2016-11-15Whether you are a university professor, researcher at a think tank, graduate student, or analyst at a private firm, chances are that at some point you have presented your work in front of an audience. Better Presentations shares the best techniques to display work and the best tactics for winning over audiences. It pushes presenters past the frustration and intimidation of the process to more effective, memorable, and persuasive presentations. -
Talk Like TED
by Call Number: HF5718.22 .G353 2014ISBN: 9781250041128Publication Date: 2014-03-04Public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking.
- NYU - How to Create a Research Poster: Poster Basics
- UA Library - Data Management Resources
Information on how to manage are present your data.
How to check your writing to avoid unintentional plagiarism
Use these tips and techniques to check your work and avoid unintentional plagiarism.
Google and Google Scholar
Google can be a simple, free, initial step in plagiarism detection.
To run a quick check, paste a sample of the passage that you are working with into Google’s search box. If there is a match with website content, a link to the source will be provided. To detect plagiarism from scholarly works, enter the samples of passages that you'd like to check into Google Scholar, which links to many scholarly databases. (adapted from BU Center for Teaching and Learning)
The University of Arizona Writing Skills Improvement Program
The Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) was established over 30 years ago in order to help students at the University of Arizona improve their writing skills and achieve academic success. Workshops, writing groups, tutoring and editing services are available through this program.