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"Everybody is talented, original and has something important to say." ~Brenda Ueland

Class Syllabus (PDF download)

Search Tools
library::. 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
::. ILP Handbook (pdf download)
::. ILP Proposal Template (Word download)
::. ILP Checklist 2011 (Word download)
::. ILP Template 2011 (Word download)
::. ILP Timeline (Word download)
::. ILP Evaluation Form (Word download)
::. ILP Handy Hints (pdf)

Research Paper
::. Topic Development template (doc)
::. Preparing Literature Reviews (pdf)
::. Research Paper Checklist 2011 (Word download)
::. Research Paper Template 2011 (Word download)
::. Final Portfolio Instructions (pdf)

Annotated Bibliography (Online Writing Lab - PurdOWLue)
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 (pdf)

Zotero/Research Toolzotero

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

firefoxif you need to download

Mozilla FIREFOX browser

 

 

 

RefWorks (Cambridge College Library research and reference tool)

Search Engineskartoo
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Google and Beyond (ppt presentation)
:: Google
:: Google Scholar
:: Kartoo
:: Best Search Engines lists best searches for different information needs from NOODLETOOLS

TUTORING

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.

Writing Tutor at the School of Management

  • The School of Management writing tutor, Sharon Rogolsky, will be meeting with students at the School of Management Building on the 4th floor.

  • Email Sharon for her availability and schedule sharon.rogolsky@cambridgecollege.edu.

  • Please sign up in advance to reserve a space. The sign-up sheet will be located in the front lobby.

  • Walk-ins will be taken on a space available basis – it is STRONGLY recommended that you sign up in advance in order to be assured a spot with Ron.

Class PowerPoints (powerpoint download - shown in class)
::. Research Process
::. Developing a Problem Statement
::. Literature Review
::. About Data
::. Gathering Data/Interviews

Presentation & Computer Tools

::. Microsoft Word Tutorial
::. Powerpoint Tutorial
::. Excel Tutorial
::. Study Guides

presentation tools

 

Technology Tools/ Internet Sleuthing
network ::. Browser Basics and Beyond
::. Searching
::. Search engines: How to Go on a Treasure Hunt
::. Verification of sources
::. Evaluating quality of information
::. Evaluating - WHY?
::. Evaluation Criteria

Research Process
::. Steps for researching

Data Gathering/Research Tools
Survey for online data gathering

Online Surveys

::. Zoomerang

::. SurveyMonkey

surveys
Zoomerang™
SuperSurvey
Greenfield Online
Infopoll
Perseus
PollCat
Inquisite
Cool Surveys
Survey System
Apian Software
Hosted Survey
InstantSurvey
EZSurvey
Mercator
SurveyCrafter
PollPro
SurveyHeaven
Surveywire
ObjectPlanet
SurveySaid
InSite
Active Websurvey

CustomerSat
StatSurvey
SurveySite
QuickSense
SurveyTrends
LiveSurveys
SurveyView
StatPac
SurveyGold
Survey Select
SumQuest

Writing Tools

 

thesis funnel

Writing Your THESIS Statement

Problem or Thesis Statement
A problem statement is a specific declaration that summarizes the point of view you will express in your paper. It is the basic stand you take, the opinion you express and the point you make about your narrowed subject. It's your controlling idea, tying together and giving direction to all other elements in your paper. Your primary purpose is to persuade the reader that your thesis is a valid one.

::. How to Write a Thesis Statement
::. how to write... (Word download)

::. Developing a Thesis Statement

::. How to Develop a Thesis Statement (WORD) download

::. Developing Thesis Statement Exercise (WORD) download

::. RefWorks

 

 

checklist

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

 

lit review

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.

conclusionHow 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

bullseyeAbstract
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)

 

Plagiarism & Copyright Issues

plagiarism: the act of presenting another's work or ideas as your own

TUTORIAL/TEST: understanding plagiarism

::. About Plagiarism (ppt download)
::. Plagiarism.org (resources)
::. Avoiding Plagiarism (OWL)
::. Turn It In (detection service)
::. EVE (detection service)
::. Crash Course in Copyright
::. Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing

plagiarism

 

APA Formatting
apa

::. APA Presentation (Purdue powerpoint)
::. About APA (OWL - Purdue Online Writing Lab)
::. APA Online (APA Style Org)
::. Research & Documentation (Diane Hacker's site)
::. APA style essentials
::. Citation Machine
::. Citation Builder (LOBO/NC State)
::. APA Software
::. APA Sample Paper
::. APA Template - Word Document
::. APA Style Instructions (Cambridge College/pdf download)
::. ZOTERO - citatation tracking




MindMapping and Thinking Tools


::. Tony Buzan
::. How to Mind Map1
::. How to Mind Map2
::. More about MM
::. Mind Map Examples
::. Great Mind Mapping info
::. Double Entry Journal (WORD download)

 

mind map

 

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