The Writing Center has resources that will help you write your academic papers.
Writing Help
Fixing Spelling and Grammar Errors
How to use Microsoft Word to fix spelling and grammar errors.
Searching Online
This Quick Guide shows you how to search for sources online.
Using Google Scholar
This Quick Guide explains how to use the Google Scholar search engine to find sources. Google Scholar is the preferred academic search engine for many LICC students.
Using Citations and References
Many sources have reference lists at the end of an article, the end of a chapter, or the end of a book. This Quick Guide shows how to use citations and references to find more sources.
Writing Tools
Scribbr Knowledge Base
Excellent articles on research writing by people who do research in their jobs.
Open Access Databases
25 databases that you can access for free to find articles for your papers. Some databases require you to sign up for a free account.
BUKU Textbooks
A free online library with hundreds of books you can read online for free. You must sign up for a free account.
Dr Russ’s YouTube Channel
Videos from Dr Russ on academic writing, research, and other topics.
APA 7th Edition Resources
Resources marked with *** are highly recommended.
APA Style and Grammar Guidelines
Small articles on many APA-related topics: Paper Format, In-Text Citations, Mechanics of Style, Bias-Free Language, Tables and Figures, References, Grammar, and more.
APA Paper Format
Small articles on how to format an APA paper, including Order of Pages, Title Page Setup, Font, Page Header, Line Spacing, Margins, Paragraph Alignment and Indentation, Headings, and more.
APA Handouts and Guides
Small downloadable PDF files on topics such as APA Style Tip Sheet, Student Paper Checklist, Student Paper Setup Guide, Avoiding Plagiarism Guide, Creating an APA Style Reference List Guide, and many, many more.
APA Sample Papers
“A good example is worth 1000 words.” See these examples of student papers that follow the APA 7th Edition Style guidelines.
*** APA Style Citation Reference List Overview (7th edition)
This handout from the University of Alberta Library helps you figure out how to write most citations on your own. It also shows you what to do if you don’t know part of the citation, such as the author.
*** APA Citation Style Quick Guide
This handout from the University of Alberta Library shows examples of the most common types of references: books, journal articles, etc.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Excellent resource from Purdue University. This is what Dr. Russ used for help when writing his 165-page doctoral monograph.
Thesis Support
ResearchMethod.net
Everything you might want to know about research presented in brief articles with explanations and examples.
Scribbr Knowledge Base
Excellent articles on research writing by people who do research in their jobs.
Statology Tutorials
Mini courses (tutorials) about analyzing quantitative data.
Dr Russ’s YouTube Channel
Videos from Dr Russ on academic writing, research, and other topics.