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Workshop Materials

These workshops are offered every Quarter. For information on their times and dates please contact us at asc@jfku.edu or 925.969.3530. After attending the workshop, please feel free to download the PowerPoint documents provided below.

The Research Paper - This is a step-by-step guide through the process of writing an academic research paper. We discuss common difficulties such as focusing your topic, maintaining your voice, and critically engaging with and synthesizing your sources. (Research_Paper H & L).

Using Sources Effectively - This workshop presents strategies for using sources effectively, avoiding plagiarism, and using APA style. (Using Sources Effectively revised 11.7.07)

APA mini - We discuss strategies for avoiding plagiarism and using APA style with confidence and purpose. (APAStyleBasics)