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EDS780 Advanced School Based Action Research
Transition to Writing
EDS780 Advanced School Based Action Research
This guide accompanies the EDS780 eBrarian program and is designed to support you as you complete your action research master's thesis.
EDS780 Advanced School Based Action Research
Introduction
Brainstorm Your Topic
Research Question
Search Strategies
Read Strategically
Transition to Writing
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Staying Organized
Saving Sources (webpage)
This is a big project, and it's important to keep all your sources in order. Beyond your literature review matrix, you might devise your own system or use a tool like Zotero or Google Drive. Read some tips here.
Citing & Formatting
Copying and Pasting Citations (webpage)
Did you know you can use Google Scholar to generate article citations? Learn how, and explore other citation shortcuts.
APA Style (website)
APA's comprehensive site includes detailed reference and citation examples, paper formatting guidance, and more!
Introduction to APA (webpage)
This Writing Center guide covers all aspects of APA. Follow the link and click the image on the left side to open the PDF.
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Learn Microsoft Word tricks and shortcuts from the Writing Center.
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Literature Review Resources (webpage)
Click the Literature Review button at the top of the page for a list of resources on writing a literature review, curated by the Writing Center.
Literature Review Matrix Tutorial (interactive)
Review this Writing Center tutorial to learn how to turn your literature review matrix into your Chapter 2 outline.
Quoting and Paraphrasing (interactive)
Refresh your quoting and paraphrasing skills with this Writing Center tutorial.
Paragraphs 101 (interactive)
Let the Writing Center help you craft (practically) perfect paragraphs!
IRB Process
St. Mary's Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Visit the IRB's site for FAQs, application forms, information on the submission process, and more. Email irb@smumn.edu with questions.
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