Introduction
Task Definition
Choosing a Topic
Developing Research Questions
Information Seeking Strategies
Finding Useful Resources
Reevaluating Topic with Sources
Evaluating Resources
Location, Access, and Use of Information
Books
Databases
Periodicals – Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
Websites
Taking Notes
Sample Note Cards
Synthesis – Constructing the Research Product
Developing a Thesis Statement
Outlining and Topic Sentences
Organizing and Balancing Sources
Avoiding Plagiarism
Paraphrase vs. Quotation
Translation of Quotes from English to Foreign Language
Incorporating Direct Quotes into Your Writing
Parenthetical Citation
Punctuation with Parenthetical Citation
Parenthetical Citation and Abbreviations for Literary and Religious Works

Citing Your Work at Ravenscroft - How to do a Citation

Works Cited for the Ravenscroft Researcher
Appendix
Creating Research Questions
Ravenscroft Online Databases – off campus access passwords
Evaluating Web Resources
Outline Template
Using Direct Quotes, Paraphrase, and Summary
Crafting the Thesis Statement
A Guide to Editing

MLA Format for your Research Paper and Works Cited

 To Format a Hanging Indent
Tips for Presenting Research
Evaluating the Research Process
Index