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How do I write an academic research paper?
A step-by-step playbook to the research and writing process. Modified with permission from Johnson & Wales University, Denver.
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Writing the Paper
Writing research papers can be very challenging.
Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.
Recommended Web sites
- Materials from the University of NC at Chapel HillA comprehensive list of writing resources
- Writing Guides and Handouts from JMUIncludes instructional materials that were developed for teaching in the Writing Center.
Microsoft Office Help
Are you required to use Excel, Word or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications?
If not, consider using Hoonuit, which provides access to thousands of short, video tutorials on a myriad of topics.You can access Hoonuit by clicking on the link here or by logging in to MyPVCC.
You can also visit the Microsoft Office website. The site contains a wealth of information including how-to documents, templates and training videos.