Category: Research

An annotated bibliography can be an enormously helpful tool when performing research for a major project.  During the preliminary research phase, it can be helpful to create an annotated bibliography so you can see where you are going with your research and so others can follow as well.  Endnote, Zotero, and other bibliography programs can… Continue reading How to Create an Annotated Bibliography

An important step in beginning research is to survey the materials available. By formulating a preliminary bibliography before beginning work on a research project, you can help kick-start your project. You can use OneNote, Word, Evernote, Google Docs, or any other word-processing tool to store your working bibliography as you compile the reference materials for… Continue reading How to Write a Preliminary Bibliography

Using Microsoft OneNote for organizing research is a great option when you need to keep your research searchable. Microsoft OneNote can also be used for organizing your classes, like in this Bright Hub article I wrote: "Organizing College Classes Using Microsoft OneNote." Alternatively, OneNote can be used for organizing your projects like in this article:… Continue reading Using OneNote for Organizing Research

Creating an annotated outline is an important step for major writing and research projects. It helps to make your writing complete by showing you how the different parts relate to one another. Annotations can give extra info, summarize sources, evaluate the accuracy of sources, and provide evidence and examples. It also helps you to ensure… Continue reading How to Create an Annotated Outline