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Research & Writing: First Steps

Research can be overwhelming, your MCC librarians are here to break down the steps and assist you with the process!

Understanding Academic Articles

Brainstorming: Jump start your writing and help you see different facets of your topic. 

Tips and Strategies:

  • Consider your audience
  • Free Writing
  • Cluster/ Webbing
  • Having a Conversation/ Free Talking

  • Answering Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?

Brainstorm Template Example

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Making an Essay Outline

Creating an outline helps you to:    

  • Create a visual picture of your ideas
  • See the connections between your ideas
  • See where you need more support for a point
  • Find the “best structure” for your paper

Outline Template Example

Strategies for Essay Writing

Developing a Thesis Statement

Grammar Tools

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