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Scholarly vs. Popular
This short video explains the visual and content differences between a scholarly journal article and a popular magazine article.
Scholarly Journals and Peer Review
This short video explains the process called "peer review", which is how articles are selected for publication in scholarly journals.
Evaluating Sources
Evaluating sources is an important step in the research process. You may come across information in many different formats, written by many different people. But how do you know if what you find is valid, useful, or accurate?
Writing Resources
- GrammarlyYou can use the free version of grammarly Chrome plug-in to perform basic spelling and grammar checks as you write.
Why we cite?
Citation Help
You can use library and university quick guides to help with citing in MLA or APA style.
- MLA Citation Quick Guide (WSU)A series of examples to help with MLA citation style.
- MLA StyleUse this handy guide to MLA Style from the OWL at Purdue.
- APA Citation Quick Guide (WSU)A series of examples to help with citing in APA style.
- APA StyleUse this handy guide to APA Style from the OWL at Purdue.