How to read academic articles
Reading an academic paper isn't like reading a novel or a magazine article. There are strategies to make comprehension easier - here are two articles that explain How to Read an Academic Article.
Evaluating Sources
If you find sources outside of the library databases, take a few moments to evaluate the source. Here are some tools to use to help you decided if the information on a website is credible.
- Give Information the CRAAP Test!Information from the ALSC section of the American Library Association, art by Lisa Nowlain
Writing Papers - Style Guides and other books
Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers) by Call Number: request through I-ShareISBN: 9780593176832Publication Date: 2022-02-22Full of advice, insider wisdom, and fascinating facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to anyone who wants to be confident in their writing skills, or anyone who enjoys the power of language. Explored throughout are the mysteries of using punctuation, word choice decisions, and more, presented in a clear, concise and accessible manner made fun!
Dreyer's English by Call Number: request through I-ShareISBN: 9780812995701Publication Date: 2019-01-29As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. Chockful of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people’s prose, and—perhaps best of all—an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language.
MLA Handbook by Call Number: REF. LB2369 .M52 2021ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-04-06Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements—facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date—that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. With this focus on source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today.
