Chris Nolan
Chris Nolan
Contact:
325C Coates Library
(administrative suite)
Student hours:
Zoom (email for an appointment or check Google Chat)
(administrative suite)
Student hours:
Zoom (email for an appointment or check Google Chat)
210.999.7429
WebsiteSubjects:Religion, Statistics
The Research Paper
Keep these points in mind as you develop your paper topic:
- choose a topic that matters, that will interest others
- ask a clear, focused question
- have something new to say, don't just summarize other work
- engage past research on the topic, including things that disagree AND agree with your thesis
- properly cite ideas borrowed from others
Cite Your Sources
RefWorks is a citation manager. You can export citations directly from many databases and library catalogs directly into your own personal database, then have RefWorks create a selective bibliography in exactly the style you choose.
Trinity Library Guide to Citation
Quick examples of MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago styles for the most commonly cited materials; indispensable resource if you're not using RefWorks!