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Specialized Research Tools
"Best Bet" Citation Resources:
- APA StyleThe official American Psychological Association site on APA Style and the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual. Find tutorials, videos, style & grammar guidelines, in-text citations, reference examples, and how to format papers in APA Style (sample papers provided)
- APA Style--Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)These OWL resources will help you learn how to use the American Psychological Association (APA) citation and format style. This section contains resources on in-text citation and the References page, as well as APA sample papers
- COD Library's APA GuideThis guide provides examples of 7th Edition APA citations that are most commonly used by students at the College of DuPage
Need to Cite Resources from Micromedex or CareNotes? Follow the guidelines in the handout linked here:
- NoodleTools
NoodleTools allows you to find, organize and store your research citations all in one place. Create complete Works Cited and Bibliographies with the click of a mouse, and keep notes and ideas related to your work all in one place. Available in browser and mobile app.
Create an account with your COD email to access this resource.
- GCF LearnFreeAre you struggling with APA style because you lack the computer (word processing) skills to create margins, annotations, block indents, headings, or double spacing? Quickly access step-by-step directions, screen shots and short video-clips of how to perform various software functions for most versions of Office and Word
- COD's Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA)Make an appointment with the Learning Commons' Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA) area . Check out their APA 7th ed. paper template and writing guides
Helpful Plagiarism Resources from APA and the COD Library
- Avoiding Plagiarism Guide, APA Style 7th EditionA two-page handout (PDF) reviewing the most common types of plagiarism and how to avoid them by using proper citation methods.
- APA Style 7th ed. Plagiarism Topic PageThe American Psychological Associations overview (topic) page on plagiarism including references to the Style Manual's sections addressing plagiarism and proper citation of sources.
- Plagiarism & Writing with Sources from the COD LibraryThe goal of the plagiarism tutorial is to provide students with information that will help them distinguish between plagiarism and novice writing; understand the purpose of citations; explain the differences between summarizing, paraphrasing and patchwriting; and identify resources for successful academic writing.
How to Read a Research Study Article
Reading a research study article is not the same as reading an article in a magazine. Use the helpful tips in this handout to help you read and understand research articles.
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General Research Tools
- Citing Sources
- Examples and tools for creating APA, MLA, and other types of citations
- Evaluating Sources
- Learn to critically examine information sources for academic and everyday purposes
- Research Fundamentals
- This guide is a starting point for researching and documenting your work
- Assignment Calculator
- Use the Assignment Calculator to help plan your research assignments
- Library Workshops
- Our free workshops cover advanced research methods, our premium online research tools, and new and emerging technology.
- Learning Commons
- Get Math and Writing, Reading, and Speech assistance or tutoring or testing help.
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