How to Write an Academic Research Paper

Writing research papers can be very challenging.  First steps include taking notes, creating an outline, and incorporating source materials.  

Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.

Are you required to use Word, Excel or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications?

You can visit the Microsoft Office Web site. The site contains a wealth of information including how-to documents, templates and training videos.