ResearchTools

This page contains websites to assist in the researching process. Please see your teacher or your school librarian for further assistance!

Big 6 This PDF gives you the step by step process for conducting research, writing, proofreading and polishing your research paper!

Evaluating Websites This website from Berkley University explains how to evaluate a website to determine its credibility and usefulness

Researh Guide This website walks you through the steps you need to get started with your research process!

Developing a Thesis The University of Wisconsin provides a step-by-step guide to writing a solid thesis statement.

Writing the Research Paper This is an EXCELLENT site to walk you through the writing process of a research paper!

Proper Paraphrasing! Use this site to to accurately paraphrase sources so as to avoid plagiarism!

Using Quotations Useful for the proper formatting of direct quotes in your research paper.

In-Text Citations A very nice chart provides examples of how to cite various sources in the text of the research paper.

Proofreading- the Final Step A How-To in proofreading to ensure a polished final draft!

Illinois Digital Archives This website is sponsored by the Illinois State Library/Secretary of State and contains information about the great state of Illinois!

MLA/APA/Chicago Style Documentation This website provides sample essays and source citations for all writing styles.

MLA style examples <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">This site provides explanations and examples of MLA documentation styles (used primarily by English programs).

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Turabian style documentation This website provides examples of Turabian style documentation (used primarily by Social Studies programs).

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Ohio State University MLA site This website provides very clear, concise examples of how to cite sources both in-text and for Works Cited.