The Writing Center
Augsburg's Writing Center is your best tool for writing.
Located on the main floor of Lindell Library, right by the Circulation Desk, they can help with all parts of a writing assignment, including:
- Brainstorming/pre-writing
- Planning a first draft
- Constructing a thesis statement
- Developing the main idea with specifics
- Organizing for coherence
- Revising content for clarity
- Proofreading for correct grammar and mechanics
Research Strategies
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Research Strategies for a Digital Age
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Call Number: Lower Level ZA3075 .T46 2013An excellent guide to starting your research, written by Augsburg's own Bonnie Tensen.Learn how to use the best search terms, work in library databases, find good information on Internet, and more. Also includes guides to citation and documentation in common styles like APA, MLA, CSE, and CMS. -
Research and Documentation in the Digital Age
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Call Number: Reference ZA4375 .H327 2015Publication Date: 2015Now in its 6th edition, Hacker's guide is a respected and easy-to-use resource for students doing research. Learn search strategies, how to find sources, and how to conduct research in a variety of specific fields. Hacker shows you how to cite in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE, and the book includes sample papers for your reference. -
Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide
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Call Number: Reference LB2369 .L4 2007This book has a strong section on plagiarism. It's a good place to go if you want a deeper level of explanation and more examples than you'll find in this Research Guide. -
Student Guide to Research in the Digital Age : How to Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
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Call Number: Reference ZA3075 .S74 2006
