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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.

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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.

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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.

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Documentation
This handout can help you determine when to document sources and when not to document them.

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Evaluating Web Pages
Evaluating web pages is an important aspect of doing research. This handout provides criteria on how to evaluate them.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Understanding Claims
This handout will help you review the differences between a fact, value, and policy claim.

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Rev. 10/17/12


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