Have a research or writing assignment? Check out these links to help you get started!
This link leads you to the OWL at Purdue, an excellent website with information on all aspects of writing a paper
Getting Started with Research at UCLA. This link leads you to a collection of instructional videos developed by the Library's Wiring Instruction & Research Education (WI+RE) team for getting started with research at UCLA, developing a research plan, and brainstorming your research questions.
Reading Strategies Playlist. Having some trouble understanding academic writing and reading it efficiently? WI+RE's Reading Strategies Playlist has you covered! Click on this link to view strategies for planning your reading session, paraphrasing, taking relevant notes, and identifying new vocabulary.
The moment you are asked to cite, take a look at your assignment to see if a specific citation style is indicated. This information must be known before you can properly cite your work. Common citation styles include MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style. Below are links to online guides for using these common citation styles.
Via OWL at Purdue.
Via OWL at Purdue.
The 17th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is fully searchable online.
Guide from UCB Media Center. Consult latest edition of the MLA handbook for any changes to formatting.