- Argument
Every effectively written research paper begins with an introduction that leads logically into a claim or thesis statement that is supported by the author's reasons. These reasons are themselves supported with quotations, summaries, and paraphrases from the author's research. This article from the UNC Writing Center explains how to construct an effective argument. - Plagiarism
This article from the UNC Writing Center begins with a definition of plagiarism at UNC, which is similar to the definition at your college and others. The article also explains the basics of clear and effective documentation of information borrowed to support the claim of a research paper or essay. - Checklist for Avoiding Plagiarism
Use this checklist as a guide to reviewing your research paper to make sure that you have not accidentally plagiarised any quotation, paraphrases, or summaries of information that you have located outside common knowledge. If you would like to use this guide in the MS Word format, you can open and print it or save it on your computer: Checklist for Avoiding Plagiarism (MS Word 2003 document). - Plagiarism and Collusion
This site provides a self-test that you can use to determine if you are plagiarizing any part of a report or research paper. This site is provided by Deakins University, located in Warrnambool, which is on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. - Claims
Argumentative essays usually begin with a claim, also known as a thesis sentence. A claim is the main or controlling idea that is explained and supported by the body of the essay. Arguments usually begin with one of three types of claims. Daniel Kies of College of DuPage explains three types of claims: Factual claims, value claims, and policy claims. - Critical Analysis
Click the link to read a summary of how to analyze anyone's written or spoken argument and why this type of analysis is important for acadmeic and professional life. This advice comes from an Deakins University, located in Warrnambool, which is on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. - Create a Bibliography in Microsoft Word 2007
Read how to create a bibliography in APA, MLA, and other formats with Word 2007. - Criteria for Evaluating an Argumentative Essay
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- Locating and Documenting Internet Sources in MLA Style
This site explains how to locate and document Internet sources using the MLA style of documentation. - Logical Fallacy
The "Logical Fallacy" entry from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia defines logical fallacies in general and then gives an index of fallacies with detailed examples for each type of fallacy to help you identify fallacies in reasoning. - Logical Fallacies
This Encyclopedia of Errors of Reasoning helps you identify logical fallacies in the arguments of others and to avoid them in your own arguments. - MLA Citation
This handout from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill introduces the "the concepts and formats of MLA citation." MLA Format for Essays and Research Papers with Word 2003
Learn how to format the first and subsequent pages of an essay or research paper in the MLA format with Microsoft Word 2003. - MLA Format for Essays and Research Papers with Word 2007
Learn how to use Word 2007 to format the first and subsequent pages of an essay or research paper in the MLA format. - MLA Formatting and Style Guide
This guide to using the MLA documentation style for research papers is provided by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab. - TRAILS — Tools for Research and Advanced Information Literacy Skills
TRAILS provides detailed instructions on locating information, principles of searching, evaluating resources, and citing resources. These skills are essential for anyone who wants to write a successful research paper.
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