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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
EVALUATE - Determine which resources will support your position
WRITE - Employ these sources to create flow between your opinions and your research
Writing Process | Writing about Literature | Documentation Support
MLA Documentation | APA Documentation | Other Documentation Styles
Writing Process
Creating Effective Outlines Activity from CCC Create effective outlines with one click. [Learning Object]
Writing Effective Thesis Handout from CCC Get help writing your thesis statement with this handout.
Writing Topic Sentences Activity from CCC Write successful topic sentences by utilizing this interactive tool.[Learning Object]
Summarizing and Paraphrasing Handout from CCC Understand the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing and how they tie into documentation.
Internet Public Library Website The IPL will guide you through the writing process.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website Learn more about the writing process at the OWL.
CCC's The Scribbler (formerly the Online Writing Center) Get feedback on your paper to improve it. ** Note there is a guaranteed 2-3 business day turn-around for this service.
Writing about Literature
Writing about Literature Handout from CCC Gain insight on writing about literature by following this link.
Writing About Literature Slideshow from CCC Understand how to writing about literature by viewing this online slideshow workshop by CCC.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website Get your questions about document design answered here. Includes information on document design for literary analysis and business writing.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website Gain a new understanding on writing about poetry at this website.
Documentation Support
Plagiarism Activity from CCC Learn interactively about plagiarism here. [Learning Object]
CCC Library’s Link to Copyright and Plagiarism Discover more about copyright and plagiarism, including CCC’s policies on academic honesty and plagiarism.
Duke University Library Website Follow this link to find information on documentation and plagiarism.
Citation Machine Website Find a citation “builder” for MLA, APA and other standard styles of documentation at this site. **Please note the web site’s 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 Documentation 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.
REVISE - Produce a better-quality paper by revising and editing your work