Important Steps in the Research Process
While the academic research process varies somewhat by discipline and circumstance, there are three important steps that every student should execute as part of their research efforts:
- Find sources
- Evaluate sources
- Cite sources
How we can help
In addition to the personal services we offer when you come to the library, we also offer online research and service electronically. You can also email your questions or Chat online with a Millikin Librarian.
Please contact the Writing Center for in-depth assistance with writing projects.
Thinking About and Evaluating Sources
Properly Citing Your Sources
- APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University)
- APA Format (Millikin Writing Center)
- The Basics of APA Style (APA website)
- MLA Style Guide (8th edition) (Millikin Writing Center)
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University)
- MLA Style Center (MLA website)
- Chicago Manual of Style Online
- Chicago Style Guide
- Chicago Style Formatting and Guide (Purdue University)
- Chicago Style Manual Quick Guide
- Formatting Citations in Multiple Styles (Duke University)
- Zotero (a Firefox browser plug-in)
- Easy Bib (free MLA bibliography maker)
- Preventing Plagiarism: A Guide for Students