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Doing research and writing papers can be overwhelming. But we're here to help! On this page you'll find links to research tutorials and citation guides. If you need any help finding information or writing your paper, don't hesitate to reach out to the Wake Tech Libraries and Individualized Learning Centers (ILC).

Research Tutorials

Tutorial: Primary Research Articles in the Sciences (opens in a new window)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Library
Video Link - https://youtu.be/ACn6siCoXuE
Video: How to Read a Scholarly Article (opens in new window)
Breaks down the various parts of a scholarly article, helping you to understand what each section contains.
Evaluating Digital Sources (opens in new window)
Information from Purdue's Online Writing Lab on how to evaluate websites, social media, and other digital sources of information.
Basic Search in Summon (opens in a new window)
A brief video introducing you to the basics of using the library's Summon Discovery Tool.

Writing & Citation Tools

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue University) [opens in new window]
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue University) [opens in new window]
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material.
Wake Tech Individualized Learning Center
The ILC provides Wake Tech students with the tools they need to develop as successful, independent learners. They offer professional tutoring without charge to Wake Tech students at six campus locations and online.

The Research Process

The Research Process

1. Identify your topic
2. Develop search terms
3. Conduct a search
4. Evaluate information
5. Cite your sources