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How to Write an Academic Research Paper

A step-by-step guide to the research and writing process.

Locating Information

Before starting your research, it's important to understand the types of information sources available. They include:

  • Encyclopedias & Dictionaries,
  • Books & E-Books, 
  • Multimedia & Images,
  • Articles from newspapers, magazines and journals,
  • Web sites.
  • Statistics

To create the most effective and efficient searches, utilize the search strategies listed under step 2d of this guide.

Interlibrary Loan

If you come across materials you need for your research and the library does not own them, request them through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.  Contact your local campus librarian or email library@wiregrass.edu

Valdosta Campus Library

Types of Sources