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Select a topic for a paper

Choosing a Topic Tips from Duke University Libraries
Pro Con Topics Multiple topics also listed under ACLU link
Social Issues List of current social issues and sources representing multiple perspectives from Multnomah County Library

Write a paper

A+ Research and Writing Guide Step-by-step instructions for research and writing a paper, plus links to other online resources for finding information.
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing A more sophisticated guide to writing essays, argumentative papers, generate ideas, strategies for mapping an argument and many of the elements of style
The Writing Process Online Writing Lab (OWL) from Purdue University; see the navigation bar on the right side

Cite sources

GBN database sources

Samples of various GBN database articles or books

MLA Formatting and Stye Guide OWL from Purdue University; scroll to the bottom for specific types of sources
Primary Sources Every primary source has at least two parts: the original source itself and where you found it published

Insert special characters/letters

ASCII Conversion Chart lists the commands needed to insert special characters/letters into your document; especially good for writing in languages other than English