Organizing Your Research

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When you get your assignment

  • 制定时间表
    • List tasks that need to be done
    • Estimate the amount of time each task will require
    • Schedule a specific block of time for each task
    • Note tasks and their due dates in your calendar
    • Revise your schedule as needed, but don't fall behind

As you gather information

  • Keep your sources organized
    • Use a file, pocket folder or loose leaf binder for printouts of articles
    • Use a separate project box or shelf for print books and printouts
    • Create files with logical folder and filenames
    • Backup your information on cloud storage (Google Drive) or USB
  • Keep records of your research
    • Keep your notes and any printouts until your paper or project has been graded and 还给你
    • Save the drafts or versions of your paper separately
  • Keep works cited information
    • Create a file with notes for each of your sources
    • As you find sources, record information in the file, using the appropriate style (MLA, APA等.)
    • Sort your notes alphabetically by the author's last name or the title (if no author)
  • 整理笔记
    • Cross out irrelevant parts of your printed articles
    • Highlight or underline important ideas
    • In your own words, make notes about each article
    • Write down quotes or paraphrases you intend to use along with the source of the information, including the page number
    • Look for patterns and trends in the information
    • As needed, make flow charts and/or diagrams of information and ideas
  • Check with your instructor
    • Get approval for your chosen topic
    • Make sure your research is on track
    • Make sure your timeline is the same as your instructor's
    • When possible, turn in a rough draft of your paper or project for instructor comments 和建议

威尼斯人平台 Courses

COU 1 Student Success Seminar (3 units)

LIB 2 Introduction to the Academic 图书馆 and Information Competency (1 unit)

LIB 5 Information Competency in the Sciences and Applied Technology (1 unit)

LIB 6 Information Competency in the Social Sciences (1 unit)

LIB 7 Information Competency in the Arts and Humanities (1 unit)

书

得到组织 lb1049f735 2005

Orientation to College Learning LB2343.3 .V36 2007

MLA手册 lb2369g53 2016

Student's Guide to Writing College Papers lb2369t82 2010

Essential Writing Skills for College & 除了 PE1408 .G55837 2014

作家的推荐信 PE1408 .H2778 2015

网站

ZoteroBib (APA和MLA)

弗吉尼亚理工大学. Study Skills Self Help Information

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