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Research Guides

Writing, Citing, & Research

Provides an overview of writing, citing, and research help for the public health community.

SPH Writing Lab

The School of Public Health Writing Lab provides help with:

Brainstorming & outlining term papers & essay exams
Drafting capstone papers
Dissertations
Responding to advisor feedback
Increasing clarity & coherence
Preparing manuscripts for publication
Writing with confidence

Make an appointment via their Google calendar.

SPH Writing Lab

Citation Management Programs

EndNote Research Guide
For information on using EndNote, including video tutorials and a Quick Start guide.
Mendeley Research Guide
Mendeley is an easy-to-use, free discovery and citation management tool that works on your desktop& on the web.
Zotero Research Guide
Zotero is a free citation management tool that works as an add-on for Firefox.

More Resources for Citation Styles

APA Documentation
From the UW-Madison Writing Center
AMA Manual of Style
National Library of Medicine Recommended Formats for Bibliographic Citation
Citation Help
A web guide for students who have questions about citing sources correctly.
Citing Sources in the Sciences

More Options for Writing Help

Sweetland/Rackham
Provides workshops & individual appointments.
Services for Non-Native English Speakers
How to Read a Scientific Article
Learning how to read a scientific article helps you learn to write one. Includes a very useful Template for Taking Notes on Research Articles.

Other Resources

For faculty:

Integrating Library Services & Resources with Canvas

For all

Think Check Submit
How to find a trustworthy journal to submit your manuscript to.

Last Updated: Dec 13, 2024 8:05 AM

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