Writing Help: Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Humanities, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, and the Arts
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Basic Essay StructureImportant note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
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Chicago Style Sample Paper (Footnotes and Bibliography)A notes and bibliography style sample paper without headings.
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Writing Positionality Statements"Putting Ourselves Forward: Location in Aboriginal Research" by Cathy Absolon and Cam Willett.
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Templates for Citing Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and EldersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
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Citing Interviews in Chicago StyleResources explaining how to properly cite an interview in Chicago style.
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iPortal - Indigenous Studies Portal
Online full text resources for indigenous studies in all the disciplines, including articles, books, book reviews, websites, archival materials, and theses and dissertations. -
Indigenous Studies Research GuideFind articles, archival resources, and more.
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Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples
A succinct style and process guide for "Indigenous writers and editors -- and everyone creating works about Indigenous Peoples." -
Editing and Reviewing Indigenous Research and WritingA helpful infographic prepared by students and faculty at the University of Alberta.
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Writing a Critical ReviewA handy table that walks you through the process of writing a literature review: questions, structure, and typical phrasing.
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Art and Art History: Write and CiteInformation on writing and citation from the Art and Art History Research Guide.
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Writing in Art and DesignResources from Monash University on writing in Art and Design.
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Basic Essay StructureImportant note: before relying on this outline, ask your instructor whether it's acceptable for your particular assignment.
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Templates For Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge KeepersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
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English Research GuideLibrary help for literature studies and the Department of English.
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MLA Research GuideA guide on citing in MLA style.
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Purdue OWL Writing in LiteratureResources on writing about literature and poetry from the Online Writing Lab.
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Sample MLA Papers: 9th EditionMost instructors will require that you follow MLA 9th edition. Be sure to verify.
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Department of English Requirements for EssaysDetails how to create in-text citations and works cited for English essays, including for poetry, drama, and works in anthologies.
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History Research GuideA University Library research guide on History.
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History Essay GuideDetailed UOttawa guide to researching, writing and formatting a history paper.
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Writing in PhilosophySome practical guidelines for writing in philosophy.
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Writing in DramaA handout describing how to write papers in Drama.
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A Guide to Writing in Religious StudiesA comprehensive, detailed guide.
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Sample APA PaperA sample paper in APA style.
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APA TemplateA Word template for APA formatted papers.
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Purdue OWL Writing in the Social SciencesResources for writing in the Social Sciences from the Online Writing Lab.
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Templates For Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge KeepersAn introduction to citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, created by Lorisia MacLeod and NorQuest Indigenous Student Centre staff.
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Writing in PsychologyA research guide providing resources on writing and citation in Psychology.
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Writing and Citing in Political StudiesInformation on writing and citing from the Political Studies research guide.
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Writing in SociologyA handout on writing in sociology from the University of North Carolina.
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Writing in GeographySelecting and using evidence; using figures; deciding when to use maps; common map elements; thesis statements.
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Writing in AnthropologyConventions; common types of writing; book reviews and ethnographic analyses; citation and formatting; and common errors.
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AAA Citation Style GuideAmerican Anthropological Style (AAA) stye citation guide: in-text citations and references.