Roosevelt IB Programmes
EE Resources
General Resources:
OWL: The Online Writing Lab from Purdue University is an excellent research and writing resource.
The Elements of Style: An excellent resource on writing well.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writer's Handbook: Another great website exploring a variety of aspects of writing a research paper. The information on developing a thesis statement found here is especially useful.
Research Skills:
Brainstorming: Not sure where to start? Go here!
Formulating Your Research Question: Help with focusing your essay.
Narrowing Your Topic and Developing Your Research Question: More help with focusing your essay.
Primary Research: What type of research is best for your subject? How is it done?
Evaluating Information- Applying the CRAAP Test: How to tell if your resources are reliable.
Avoiding Plagiarism: Still confused about Academic Honesty? The OWL can help!
MLA Formatting and Style Guide: MLA is easier than you think. This will help with all types of citations.
Writing Skills:
Developing a Thesis Statement: This will help you start off on the right foot.
The Thesis Statement: More help with the thesis.
Writing a Strong Thesis Statement: Now that you have a thesis statement, this will help improve it.
Outlining a Multi-point Paragraph: Need help with writing strong paragraphs?
Paraphrasing: This is a critical Academic writing skill!
Quotation Integration: How to incorporate quotes properly.
Conclusions: Struggling with wrapping things up? Check this out!
Subject Support:
How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay: This can help with Language and Literature options 1 and 2.
Texas Paragraphs: Help for developing arguments in Social Studies from Mr. Abbott.