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What is Plagiarism?

Integrating & Citing Sources

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Research Tips

Time Management | Note Taking | Other

Smart working habits from the initiation of research to the conclusion of a project can eliminate errors and desperate situations. The resources on this page offer suggestions on developing good working habits.

Time Management

TIP: Begin early! You may need to order resources from off- campus which can take up to two weeks.

Assignment Calculator (UMCP)
Structure your time and research steps with this calculator.
 


Note-Taking Systems

Developing a note-taking system that works for you. Remember, you're the only one who needs to understand it so it can be as straightforward or as cryptic as you'd like. Below are some suggestions.

Note Card Method (UCLA)

Resource Notes Form (UMUC)
You might want to create a form like this for yourself. Consider adding a check box for summaries and don't forget to record publication and author details.

 

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Other Smart Practices

E-mail Citations and Articles to Yourself (UCLA)
Let technology help you stay organized.

Print Out Web Pages (UCLA)
A good back up if your source disappears.

Ask for Help when you need it!!!

 

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