Academics
Research & Writing
Have a paper to write? This page contains information and links that will help you learn the following skills:
- How to do research
- How to evaluate sources
- How to cite sources
- How to make sure you avoid plagiarism and are using information ethically and legally
Click on a topic to learn more! The CCMS Librarian is always available to help you as well.
Research Resources
Evaluating Sources
- CCMS Library Quick Guide
- CCMS Library In-Depth Guide
- Evaluating Resources (University of California Libraries)
- Harvard Guide to Using Sources (Harvard)
- Locating Fair & Balanced Sources (Internet Public Library)
- What’s Wrong with Wikipedia? (Harvard)
Research Papers
- Research Skills for Students (World Book Online Reference Center)
- Research & Writing (Internet Public Library)
- Writing a Research Paper (University of Wisconsin)
Writing Resources
APA style
We are now on the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Manual. Click here for a list of the biggest changes.
- APA Citation Generator (Scribbr)
- APA Style Blog (American Psychological Association)
- Formatting your paper (American Psychological Association)
- How to cite something you found on a website (APA Blog)
- References (American Psychological Association)
And Just remember, you can always consult the APA Publication Manual in the CCMS library!
Copyright Law, Fair Use, and Plagiarism
The most important thing with avoiding plagiarism is simple: quote and cite anything you say that is someone else's words or idea. For more information and help, check out these resources:
- Avoiding Plagiarism (Purdue OWL)
- Quoting & Paraphrasing (University of Wisconsin)
- Avoiding Plagiarism (Harvard)
- Fair Use Evaluator (ALA Office for Information Technology Policy)
- Libraries & Copyright (Ohio State University Libraries)
Books in the CCMS Library
- American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
LOCATION: Reference. Dewey# 808.06615 - Harris, M. & Kunka, J. (2005). Prentice Hall reference guide (9th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
LOCATION: Reference. Dewey# 428 - McWhorter, K. & Aaron, J. (2012). The successful writer’s handbook (2nd ed.). Boston: Longman. LOCATION: Reference. Dewey# 428
- Turabian, Kate L. (2013). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations (8th ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. LOCATION: Reference. Dewey# 428
Other Citation Styles
- Chicago Manual of Style (Purdue OWL)
- Documentation Styles (University of Wisconsin)
- Modern Language Association (MLA) (Purdue OWL)
Writing Skills
- Bartleby Writing Guide
- Grammar & Punctuation (University of Wisconsin)
- Organizing Information (Internet Public Library)
- Writing Style & Technique (Internet Public Library)
- Writing the Paper (Internet Public Library)