Creating Effective Library Research Assignments

From Open Oregon Educational Resources. Written by five college reading and writing instructors, this interactive, multimedia text draws from decades of experience teaching students who are entering the college reading and writing environment for the first time. It includes examples, exercises, and definitions for just about every reading- and writing-related topic students will encounter in their college courses. Free to download.

Written by a librarian at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia. An interactive approach to conveying the values of academic integrity, clarifying the meaning of plagiarism, and introducing the basics of citations, quoting and paraphrasing. Free to download.

Millions of college students will compose hundreds of pages in their college career. Staring at a blank word processing document on your computer screen can be stressful and intimidating. It doesn't matter if you go to Harvard or your local community college -- the process of writing a good research paper is equally as challenging. This complete guide will cover every possible topic you will face in the classroom. You will learn how to choose a topic; how to conduct research; how to go about writing the paper; and how to edit like a pro. We'll teach you how to take advantage of the library with tips on finding the best articles; books; and online sources. This comprehensive guide covers plagiarism; reaching word count without "fluff;" and different citation styles such as MLA and APA. Get your creative juices flowing with our list of prompts; and use our samples as a guide.