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How do I write a paper and document my sources?

Writing a paper is much easier when you understand the process. Use these guides to get started:

Writing:

• Developing Research Topics--Our easy-to-follow guide on developing a topic upon which to write.
• Citing Sources and Plagarism-- A guide to help you learn about the importance of documenting your sources and when to use citations.

There are many ways to document the sources you have used. Be sure to check with your instructor to find out what documentation method is preferred. Then use the following guides to assist you:

Documentation Guides:

• MLA Documentation
• APA Documentation
• CSE Documentation
         --- Citation Sequence Method
         --- Name-Year Method
• Turabian Documentation

Online Tutorials:

• Building Research Papers

See related: Develop a topic