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Last update: Sep 13th, 2009 URL: http://libguides.westga.edu/Philosophy  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Basic Reading, Research, and Writing Guide

 

The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers -- On our shelves at: LB2369 .B246 1999 (3rd Floor)
Includes tips on how to write a thesis statement, organize a paper, use libraries and the Internet, evaluate sources for quality, take notes, incorporate quotes into a paper, avoid plagiarism, properly cite sources, and use appropriate word choice and sentence variety.

Hodge's Harbrace Handbook, 13th ed. -- On our shelves at: Ref. PE1112 .H6 1998B (Main Floor)
Provides information on English grammar, planning and drafting essays, writing arguments, finding sources, using sources responsibly, citing sources, and documentation style.

Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide -- On our shelves at: LB2369 .L4 1999 (3rd Floor)
A step-by-step explanation of the research-writing process, including selecting and narrowing a topic; locating source materials and taking notes; analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting materials; arranging and classifying materials; writing with a sense of purpose, clarity, and accuracy; and handling quotation and documentation problems.

Writing Research Papers: A Norton Guide -- On our shelves at: LB2369 .W25 1997 (3rd Floor)
Takes students through the research process step-by-step--from developing interests, investigating sources, and focusing ideas, to drafting, revising, and producing finished papers.

Online Library Learning Center
From the University System of Georgia, this site provides tutorials on the nature of information, the research process, identifying needed research tools, how physical libraries are organized, how databases and catalogs work, using GALILEO for locating periodical articles and other materials, Using GIL for finding books and other library material, tips for searching the Internet, copyright, style manuals and citing sources, and evaluating sources.

Philosophy Reading Guides

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