The Heat is On: Plan Your Research, Don’t Procrastinate
November 20, 2009 - 8:43am — PeterThe end of the semester is in the headlights. Thanksgiving break is around the corner, and where are you at with your term paper projects?
Haven’t started? Oh No!
Don’t panic, we can help, in a number of ways.
Initially, you can plan your research activities using the Assignment Calculator. Use this tool to enter the start date for your research project (TODAY,) and its due date to create a schedule of tasks necessary to complete your project. The resulting schedule suggests how much time to allot each task, and provides links to information resources that explain the task.
Secondly, contact a reference librarian. They are here to help you in a variety of ways; discussing your research interests, assisting you to articulate your project, finding vocabulary to define your project, and finding resources that are germane to your research. You can contact a librarian in a variety of ways. Don’t be shy, they are truly interested in facilitating your learning.
Lastly, use RefWorks to collect, organize and expound your research. If you are unfamiliar with this bibliographic management tool, contact a librarian, and they can show you how to use it in thirty to forty-five minutes.
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