From
research to writing, responsibly
In this chapter
we've seen that actually doing the research is only the first step in
completing a research project. It's equally important that you do your
best to integrate the results of your research into your own writing in
a responsible manner.
One last
time, here are some tips for avoiding the plagiarism trap.
- Don't
procrastinate! If you wait too long to start an assignment, the
temptation to cut corners may overwhelm your good judgment.
- Get
help! If you're insecure about your writing skills, talk to your
professor or the people in the Writing
Center. If you need help with your research, Ask
Us!
- Read
thoroughly.
- Take
good notes, don't just type directly from your readings into your
paper.
- Learn
how to paraphrase correctly.
Test
what you've learned!
