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 Research Paper Handouts The Chaffey College Language Success Center has compiled a list of handouts related to frequently asked questions about research papers. These topics include documentation and formatting. Click onto a topic above. APA Style This handout gives you a broad overview of the kind of information needed for a reference page. It is by no means comprehensive. For specific information on documenting particular sources, consult a style guide such as Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association or Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference. Download the file (.pdf) APA Sample Paper This handout replicates a sample APA paper, including guidelines for formatting title pages, margins, text size and font, page numbers, in-text citations, and the reference page. Download the file (.pdf) Chicago Style This handout is meant to give you a broad overview of the kind of information needed for documentary notes and bibliographies. It is by no means comprehensive. For specific information on documenting particular sources, consult The Chicago Manual of Style or Diana Hacker’s A Writer’s Reference. Download the file (.pdf) Documentation This handout can help you determine when to document sources and when not to document them. Download the file (.pdf) Evaluating Web Pages Evaluating web pages is an important aspect of doing research. This handout provides criteria on how to evaluate them. Download the file (.pdf) MLA Documentation This handout is meant to give you a broad overview of the kind of information needed for a works cited page. It is by no means comprehensive. For specific information on documenting particular sources, consult a style guide such as the MLA Handbook or Diana Hacker's A Writer’s Reference. Download the file (.pdf) MLA Sample Paper This handout replicates a sample MLA paper, including guidelines for formatting margins, text size and font, page numbers, in-text citations, blocked quotes, and the works cited page. Download the file (.pdf) Screen Reader Version: Download the file (RTF) Electronic Sources: Finding Information for Works Cited Entries Finding information in electronic sources for works cited entries can sometimes be difficult. This handout will provide you with tips and strategies for locating the required information. Download the file (.pdf) Parenthetical Documentation This handout will show you the differences between quoting (copying the author’s exact words), paraphrasing (rewording an author’s ideas in your own words), and summarizing (condensing an author’s ideas in your own words) and the proper way to give credit to the author or source in an in-text or parenthetical citation. Download the file (.pdf) Quotations: How to Incorporate Them into Your Essay This handout will help you "frame, explain, and connect" the quotations you use in your essay. By following these tips, you will avoid "dropping" quotations in the text. Download the file (.pdf) Library Databases The Chaffey College Library subscribes to various electronic databases, such as Expanded Academic ASAP and Opposing Viewpoints Center, that may be used for research. If you need to cite these databases in your essay, this handout will show you how. Download the file (.pdf) Understanding Claims This handout will help you review the differences between a fact, value, and policy claim. Download the file (.pdf) |
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