Guides to essay writing
These guides will cover most of your questions about essay writing.
Managing your time
Writing a research paper is a complicated task. Make sure you plan your time wisely.
You might find the University of the Fraser Valley's research assignment planning assistant helpful.
Step one : decide what to write about
Deciding on a specific topic for an essay can be difficult. These guides will help you focus on a topic.
Step two : develop a thesis statement
Once you have determined your topic, you will need to write a thesis statment.
Step three : plan & structure your essay
Next step, plan your essay. Determine the essay structure.
Step four : do your research
Use Camosun College LibGuides to find the best sources in your field. Take a look at the LibGuide Index to see the complete list of guides.
Make sure you use the Library's Catalogue to find books on your topic.
Camosun College Library provides online access to thousands of journals. Start here to find articles on your topic.
Be careful when deciding which books and articles to use. For more information on evaluating information:
Step five : take notes (and avoid plagarism)
Step six : format your paper
Your instructor may require you to format your paper in a particular style, check with them. If your intructor does not have a preference, choose a style (APA and MLA are the most common) and use it to format your paper and citations.
Consult the Citation LibGuides for more information on citations.
Step seven : review your work
Step eight : hand in your essay, relax and watch YouTube
Different types of essays
What's the difference between expository and a narrative essay? Learn about the different types of essays.
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