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Finding Help

For any assistance in the research process, please feel free to visit the Librarians at the Circulation Desk. Library hours can be found on the Library's main web page. 

For assistance with drafting and writing, consider making an appointment with the Writing and Communication Center via the Writing and Communication Center Scheduling link on Portal.

Introduction to this Guide

This guide will assist you with all aspects of writing a research paper, from finding a topic to properly citing your resources. This guide will help you understand:

    how to choose a topic

    where to begin your research

     how to write the paper

    how to properly cite your resources

    and how to avoid plagiarism