Format Specific Topics: APA & MLA

• APA Research Paper Format Guidelines
• Example APA Papers
• Example MLA Papers

General Tips

• Using PERRLA to create a PowerPoint reference slide
• How to start writing a paper
• Parts of a Paper
• Voice & Style in Writing
• Using Your Library's Resources
• Things to Avoid in Writing

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Writing Your Paper

• Common Writing Errors
• Creating a Good Outline
• Using Your Outline While Writing
• Writing the Body of the Paper
• Why Editing Matters
• Overcoming Writer's Block

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Research, References, & Citations

• The Ins & Outs of Doing Research
• Finding Quality Research Material
• How to Read "Academically"
• Organizing Your Research
• Using Citations Well
• Plagiarism

Types of Papers

• What's a Research Paper?
• Types of Papers
• Argumentative Essays
• Analytical Essays
• Expository Essays
• Persuasive Essays

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Announcements

• New: Discussion Posts in PERRLA for Word (Windows)
• New: MLA 8 in PERRLA for Word (Windows)