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Psychology Online Writing Center:
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Writing Support:
Resources and Tips
Top Tips to Help You Improve Your Academic Writing
Developing strong writing skills is critical. How can you improve yours?
Annotated Bibliography
What, why, and how? Read through for a description and example,
as well as details of the process of creating an Annotated Bibliography.
Literature Review:
Organize your information: Example (pdf) Download Template (xls)
Synthesize your information: Synthesis Matrix
GENERAL TIPS:
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Use appropriate, peer-reviewed articles when indicated.
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Fine-tune your search by using more specific words - a narrower search is often better. If you can't find what you are looking for on your first try, don't get frustrated! Try different keywords or combinations of keywords.
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Don't use articles that are too old. Limit your search to the last five years, unless you are citing a seminal, foundational study.
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