Types of academic sources
There are many types of sources that you can use for an academic paper. In this blog post, we examine different types of academic and scholarly sources and offer examples of major source types.
How to prepare for a peer review workshop
Peer review workshops help you improve your writing through feedback from a classmate. In this post, we discuss peer review workshops and offer tips for getting the most out of peer review.
How to write a research paper
Research papers are commonly assigned in both high school and college classes. In this post, we discuss how to write a research paper from start to finish. We break down the assignment’s main components and offer strategies for completing it successfully and on time.
What is an academic database?
When you do research in an academic setting, you’ll likely encounter academic databases like JSTOR, Scopus, PubMed, or ERIC. In this blog post, we define academic databases and explore what resources can be found in them.
Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing: what’s the difference?
When you write a research paper, you’re required to include evidence from scholarly sources in order to prove your thesis. In this post, we discuss the three most common ways to include source material in your research paper: quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.