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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.

Writing the Paper

Writing research papers can be very challenging.

Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.

Recommended Web sites

Microsoft Office Help

Microsoft Office logoAre 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.