Writing Your Paper
Once you have searched, located, and evaluated resources, it's time to write about what you've discovered.
This page will help you make the best use of your resources, format a reference list, and use CSE style correctly in your paper.
Using Your Resources
Now that you have a pile of books, journal articles, and other resources, how do you put them to work? These guidelines will help you to make the best use of the information you've gathered.
Reference Works (Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.)
Books
Journal Articles
Newspaper Articles
MLA Citation Guidelines
CSE Style
The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. Now in its 9th edition, fully revised by the Council of Science Editors to reflect today’s best practices in scientific publishing
RefWorks (Citation Manager)
Would you like to better organize the citations that you gather during research?
Would you like assistance with creating in-text citations and reference lists so that they are in the correct citation style?
Avoiding Plagiarism
Remember, it is important to cite the sources. This is especially true when you are using someone else's exact words in your paper. To avoid plagiarism, check out this handy online guide from the OWL at Purdue.
Writing & Citing Help at Bethel
For help writing and editing a paper or checking citations, make an appointment with the AESC office (Undergraduate) or the ARC office (Graduate, SEM, and CAPS).
AESC (Academic Enrichment and Support Center) - Undergraduate
3900 Campus, HC324
https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/support/writing
ARC office (Academic Resource Center) - Graduate School, Seminary, Adult & Professional Studies
Anderson Center (ANC301)
https://www.bethel.edu/student-success/services/academic-resource-center
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