“Before you begin writing, make an outline with as many sections as you see necessary – why it’s interesting, thesis ideas, and paragraph themes. My winning research paper started with a 13-page outline, and it made everything so much easier”
“I found so many academic articles and journals that helped my paper and you can access tons of resources for free. I like that you can add filters to your search, like peer reviewed papers and library availability.”
“To motivate yourself, research something you are passionate about!”
“Be sure to have another person read and review your paper.”
“The OCC Libraries’ online databases are great – they provide relevant and recent articles from credible sources!”
“Choose a topic you are interested in researching, otherwise you aren’t going to be giving it your all.”
“The JSTOR online database, provided for free by the OCC Libraries, holds much valuable, easily accessible information.The in-person campus library can give you access to longer, more thorough information pieces in the form of books.”