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September 23, 2005
Term Paper Outline
When writing a term paper, be sure to follow this outline.
1. Tell the reader what the subject of your term paper will be
2. The body of your term paper. Include information that supports and explains your subject.
3. Summarize what you have said and how it relates to your subject. Wrap up any loose ends and conclude with something brilliant.
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September 22, 2005
Works Cited - Web Pages
One of the most frequent questions I get from students writing term papers is, "how to I cite webpages?" First off, if you use a resource, you should always cite it in your paper. Neglect this and you might find yourself sitting in front of the dean trying to explain why you "forgot" to cite your references.
Anyway, here are the most common ways to cite a web page in your bibligraphy or works cited. These are the recommended formats from the National Library of Medicine. You can find more details in the National Library of Medicine Recommended Formats for Bibliographic Citation.
Standard Citation
Hays, Kristen A. Houston residents scramble out of city [Internet]. Houston (TX): Associated Press; 2005 Sep. Available from: http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/09/22/D8CPAT9OC.html.
Now, keep in mind that there are plenty of variations, but this should get you started!
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September 20, 2005
Welcome Back to School!
It's that time of year again - the time when everyone gets to head back to school. I can hear groans coming from all over the country! Luckily, the Term Paper Blog is here to help you get through it.
All year we will be posting things of interest to students that will help you with your homework and school. We might even try to find some stuff to help your social life (as if it needs help!).
Speaking of social life, if you feel like yours is lacking, you might want to check out Sterling's Best Places website. They put together a list of the best cities for dating. Check the bottom of the list to see if its your fault or not.
Anyway, I hope that everyone has survived the first few weeks of school. Keep coming back for more tips and information to help you get through the coming months!
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September 9, 2005
Five Original Book Report Ideas
Sick of rehashing the book in your book reports? Use these ideas to write something more creative.
1. Read two books on the same subject and compare and contrast them
2. Character mapping - show how characters reacted to important events and how it changed them
3. Write about what you learned from reading the book
4. Outline the book and expand the outline into paragraphs
5. Research a topic that was brought up in the book
based on ideas from http://www.teachnet.com/
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