Research, Writing and Works Cited

Checking the Reliability of Your Sources

• University of Alberta Foundational Tutorial:  Critically Evaluating Information
• Apply the CRAP Test
• Finding trustworthy sites: Treating an MRSA Infection Naturally  
• Finding trustworthy sites:  MRSA Infection--Mayo Clinic        

Citation Builders (Free)

• Citation Maker (Oregon School Library Information System)--Provides excellent results for MLA version 8 and APA.
• EasyBib
• Citation Machine
• Zotero

How to Do a Works Cited List (Bibliography) and In-Text Citations

•  How to Cite (UBC Library)
• University of Alberta Citation Guides 
• MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University)  Note that VSB teachers generally use the MLA style, but individual teachers might ask you to use something different.  History 12 students at Van Tech, for example, are expected to use the Chicago style.
• MLA In-text Citations​ 
• Research and Citation (Purdue Owl)
• Sample Research Paper in MLA8 Format, 2016
• Understanding MLA8 (Youtube)

Plagiarism

• University of Alberta Foundational Tutorials: Citing, Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
• University of Alberta: Understanding Plagiarism; Avoiding Plagiarism
• How Not to Plagiarize (University of Toronto)
• Plagiarism.org
• Preventing Plagiarism: Keepin' It Real
• Purdue Owl: Preventing Plagiarism
• The Perils of Plagiarism (Video)

Research Tools

• VSB Office 365
• Evernote
• Zotero
• University of Alberta:  Research and Writing

Writing A Research Paper

• UBC Chapman Learning Commons video:  The Writing Process
• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (Provides help with all aspects of the writing process, including research, creating citations and avoiding plagiarism)
• University of Alberta, Augustana Campus Writing Centre:  Developing an Effective Thesis and Understanding your Assignment.
• University of Alberta Centre for Writers:  Writing a Thesis Statement (pdf)
• University of Alberta:  Research and Writing
• Tips for Writing a History Essay