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Prepare 
Gather 
Cite 
Evaluate 
Write 
Revise
PREPARE - Create a plan and stay organized to be a successful researcher
GATHER - Assemble the tools you will need to effectively research
CITE - Utilize these time-saving tools to correctly document your sources
Documentation Support | MLA Documentation | APA Documentation | Other Documentation Styles
Documentation Support
Plagiarism Activity from CCC Learn interactively about plagiarism here. [Learning Object]
CCC Library’s Links to Copyright and Plagiarism Discover more about copyright and plagiarism, including CCC’s policies on academic honesty and plagiarism.
Duke University Library Website Get information on documentation and plagiarism from Duke University.
Citation Machine Website Find a citation “builder” for MLA, APA and other standard styles of documentation at this site. **Please note the disclaimers and rules regarding this site!
MLA Documentation
MLA Documentation Slideshow from CCC Watch this online slideshow workshop from CCC for assistance with MLA format.
Working Bibliography Chart for MLA Electronic Sources from CCC Consult your Working Bibliography of electronic sources as you write your paper (MLA).
MLA Documentation Style Handout for Electronic Sources from CCC Find examples of how to cite different electronic sources within MLA documentation style, based on the most common questions we get in our Learning Enhancement Center.
MLA Style Handout from CCC Find examples of how to cite different print (non-electronic) sources within MLA documentation style, based on the most common questions we get in our Learning Enhancement Center.
MLA Documentation for Electronic Sources Guide from CCC Follow this link for assistance with MLA style of documentation for electronic sources. [Learning Object]
Diana Hacker's MLA Website Get quality information about MLA documentation, including an example paper illustrating correct MLA in-text citation and a correct works cited page.
APA Documentation
APA Documentation Slideshow from CCC Watch this online slideshow workshop from CCC for assistance with APA format.
Working Bibliography Chart for APA Electronic Sources from CCC Consult your Working Bibliography of electronic sources as you write your paper (APA).
APA Style Handout for Electronic Sources from CCC Find examples of how to cite different electronic sources within APA documentation style, based on the most common questions we get in our Learning Enhancement Center.
APA Style Handout from CCC Find examples of how to cite different print (non-electronic) sources within APA documentation style, based on the most common questions we get in our Learning Enhancement Center.
APA Documentation for Electronic Resources Guide from CCC Follow this link for assistance withAPA style of documentation for electronic sources. [Learning Object]
APA Documentation Guide from CCC Gain information on in-text citation and works cited pages, based on APA style documentation, as well as information about quotations, paraphrasing and summarizing. [Learning Object]
Diana Hacker's APA Website Get quality information about APA documentation, including an example paper illustrating correct APA in-text citation and a correct works cited page.
Other Documentation
Chicago Manual of Style Online Information on documentation using the Chicago Style, including the ability to search and preview sample forms and letters.
Diana Hacker's Chicago Style Website Get quality information about Chicago Style documentation, including an example paper illustrating correct Chicago foot- or endnote citation and a correct bibliography page.
American Anthropological Association Style | PDF an outline of the AAA Style, based on the Chicago Manual of Style and the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
Diana Hacker's Council of Science Editors Website Get quality information about CSE documentation, including an example paper illustrating correct CSE in-text citation and a correct references page.
Council of Science Editors Style (from California State University Monterey Bay) - Division of Science and Environmental Policy CSE Name-Year Citation Guidelines
EVALUATE - Determine which resources will support your position
WRITE - Employ these sources to create flow between your opinions and your research
REVISE - Produce a better-quality paper by revising and editing your work