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FAQs: WRITING HELP

Frequently asked questions regarding library resources, services and technology.
This guide will give you tips on grammar, punctuation, formatting your paper, and the writing process for research papers.

WRITING HELP

WRITING HELP

  • SETTING UP APA FORMAT IN WORD 2013
  • SETTING UP MLA FORMAT IN WORD 2013
  • HOW TO FORMAT YOUR PAPER IN TURABIAN STYLE (8TH EDITION)
  • WRITING GUIDES

PLAGIARISM

PARAPHRASES AND QUOTES

  • Not sure what the difference is between paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting? 
    • Paraphrasing
    • Summarizing
    • Quoting

GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING PLAGIARISM

  • McLennan Community College Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism
    • Plagiarism is...
    • Documentation
    • To Consider
    • Tips
    • Document when...

Academic Support and Tutoring

Academic Support and Tutoring (previously known as Center for Academic Excellence) can help you with class essays, research papers, academic writing, letter writing, and resumes.  They also offer computer software tutorials and Word processing help.  When using the services of Academic Support and Tutoring, you will need to have your assignment and your student ID.

Location:  Student Services Center, 1st Floor

Phone Number: 299-8500

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

To learn about McLennan Community College’s expectations regarding academic integrity and the consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty, please review Academic Integrity: A Student’s Responsibilities

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