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Research Companion

A collection of modules covering the following writing questions:

Where do I start? How do I choose a topic? Where do I find information? How do I evaluate sources?
What counts as evidence? How do I write a thesis statement? How do I organize my argument?
How do I avoid plagiarism and find my own voice? What do I look for when I revise?

Click image above to access ProQuest Research Companion.  Then create an account to track your progress.

Grammarly

Grammarly: Premium Version Available for Jefferson Users

Grammarly benefits you in three ways when you upload documents to this handy editing tool. First, it allows you to check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Second, it reports any noticeable error patterns so you can learn not to make them. Finally, if you turn the plagiarism feature on, you can see any part of the document that reads too much like another found in the Grammarly database of “16 billion web pages and ProQuest's databases.”

 All Jefferson students, faculty, and staff with jefferson.edu email accounts can sign up for the premium version (or upgrade to it from the free version). 

How to sign up:

  • Go to http://library.jefferson.edu/tech/grammarly (requires a university login/campus key if off campus).
  • Follow the instructions on the next screen.
  • Sign up for a Grammarly account using your Jefferson email address.

How to use it:

  • Log into Grammarly.
  • On the home page, click on the “New” box.
  • Upload a document to review.
  • Turn on the plagiarism feature if you want it.
  • Make changes you agree with.
  • Save your document.

Grammarly Tips and Tutorials.

Additional Citation and Documentation Help


Below are links to various websites that provide examples and explanations of MLA style citation and documentation. The ProQuest and EBSCOhost database systems provide a feature that shows you MLA formatting for the articles you find.

Always check with your instructor though, and don't just accept the formatting created for you by outside tools. Sometimes these tools fall short.

YOU have to know what the citation should look like!

Grammar