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

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: May 31, 2025 8:52 AM

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