| "Everybody is talented, original
and has something important to say." ~Brenda Ueland
Class Syllabus (PDF download)
Search Tools
 ::. Cambridge
College Online Library
> log into your MyCC Portal homepage
> click on tab "Academics"
> click "Cambridge College Online Library"
> this takes you to "Welcome to e-global Library"
Resources for download
::. Capstone Topic Development (Word)
::. Capstone Proposal (Word)
::. Capstone Checklist (Word)
::. Capstone Skeleton and Introduction/Part 1 (Word)
::. Capstone Template 2010 (Word)
::. Capstone/ILP Business Plan Structure (Word)
::. Capstone Timeline (Word)
::. Capstone Evaluation Form (Word)
::. Preparing Literature Reviews (pdf)
::. Finishing Your Capstone - Submission Details (Word)
Tutoring @ Cambridge College
The Cambridge College Writing Lab is located on the third floor at 1000 Mass Ave. It is an opportunity to work one-on-one with any one of the tutors there. Call 617.873.0185 to make an appointment or use the sign up sheet. Sign up sheets for a session are located just outside the lab.
Annotated Bibliography (Online Writing Lab - Purd ue)
A bibliography that includes a brief description of each article or book listed. The description helps the reader evaluate the content and usefulness of each item to his research.
::. About Annotated Bibliographies (OWL)
::. How to Write an Annotated Bibliography (UCSC)
::. How to Write an Annotated Bibliography with APA Format (Word)
::. Sample Annotated Bibliography with APA Format (Word)
Class
PowerPoints (powerpoint download - shown in class)
::. Research Process
::. Developing
a Problem Statement
::. Literature Review
::. Citation Presentation (by Daniel Kempner)
Zotero/Research Tool
Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work — in the web browser itself.
www.zotero.org
 if you need to download
Mozilla FIREFOX browser
RefWorks (Cambridge College Library research and reference tool)
Search Engines
:: Google and Beyond (ppt presentation)
:: Google
:: Google
Scholar
:: Kartoo
:: Best Search Engines lists best searches for different information needs from NOODLETOOLSTUTORING
Literature Review
A literature review is a body of text that aims to review the critical points of current knowledge on a particular topic.
The literature review usually precedes a research proposal, methodology and results section. Its ultimate goal is to bring the reader up to date with current literature on a topic.
A good literature review is characterized by: a logical flow of ideas; current and relevant references with consistent, appropriate referencing style; proper use of terminology; and an unbiased and comprehensive view of the previous research on the topic.
::. How
to write a lit review
::. Tips
on writing Lit Review
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Research
Process
::. Steps for researching
::. How to Write Your Capstone/Thesis (Columbia University tips)
APA
Formatting
HOW TO WRITE
Conclusion
The conclusion of the research paper is the most valuable single part of it presenting the conclusion you have reached as a result of your research.
 How to Write a Research Papers Conclusion
* echo your introduction
* restate your thesis statement and show what the material you have presented adds up to
* recapitulate your major ideas, analyze and evaluate our main points
* explain your reader why your paper was meaningful
* consider the consequences and general implications
* show the results of your work
* make the reader think of your topic
* challenge the reader by posing a question
* introduce a relevant quote
* tell an appropriate anecdote.
Although no actual new information is usually introduced in the concluding paragraphs, the conclusion is the only "original" contribution you offer in your paper. It manifests the value of your research as well as your understanding of the material that you have presented. It should be a strong recapitulation of your major ideas.
::. How
to write Conclusion
 Abstract
The abstract is a very brief overview or executive summary of your ENTIRE research paper. The abstract is the reader's first encounter with your paper, and is the chief means by which readers decide which research reports to read in their entirety.
::. How
to write an Abstract 1
::. How
to write an Abstract 2
::. Tips and Format Page (WORD download)
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