Science 410 -- Environmental Science  

• Know alternative names/spellings for your topic
• Your main focus is to ask a specific research question and answer it using evidence..
• Start Early. Proper research takes time.  The better your research, the easier you will find writing the paper.  

What is Original Research in the Sciences?

Original Research are the primary sources of the Sciences

• Research Methods should be detailed
• The reports is written by the actual scientists that did the study
• The results of the experiment is completely documented (not just a summary)

Helpful websites

• Identifying Primary Research from SJSU
• University of North Florida guide to Original Research

Handouts

When writing this paper, you will be using the MLA format.  MLA uses parenthetical references (instead of footnotes).  If you have any questions, please see a librarian at the help desk for assistance with using the MLA Handbook..

OWHLGuides are the Library's Research Guides.

They provide you with a quick and easy way to find which library services and resources will be appropriate for this class.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me or any of the professional librarians.