Writing the Paper
Writing research papers can be very challenging.
Use our helpful pages for help with:
- taking notes and paraphrasing ideas
- creating an outline
- incorporating source materials
- citing sources
- citation styles
- using citation management tools
- formatting citations and papers in various styles
Writing Center
The Writing Center at Elmira College helps students improve each stage of their writing, from brainstorming to the final draft. Assistance includes one-on-one consultations with Writing Center staff or peer tutors and workshops that support writing and citation skills for the entire EC community.
Drop in or make an appointment for a consultation.
Microsoft Office Help
Are you required to use Excel, Word, or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications? If not, take a look at the tutorials on EC's Information Technology "Microsoft Office" page.
You can also visit the Microsoft Office website, which contains a wealth of information including how-to documents, templates, and training videos.
Recommended Websites
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)Includes resources and instructional materials to assist with a variety of writing projects.
- University of Wisconsin's Writing CenterIncludes instructional materials that were developed for teaching in the Writing Center.