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Begin Your Research
An online writing lab with a guide on how to determine a topic, formulate a thesis, develop an outline for your paper, and start the writing process.
Bow Valley College Handouts for English
Grammar, poetry, punctuation and writing handouts.
Creating a Research Question
Need some inspiration? This site describes how to focus your topic into a research question. From the University of Georgia.
The Elements of Style by Strunk
A composition and grammar guide on the use of English in essay writing. For more advanced English.
Encyclopaedia Brittanica
E-books of historical and primary sources.
Forming a Research Question & Making a Research Plan
Bow Valley College's step-by-step guide on forming a research question and working through the research process.
Good Word Guide 
Tips on writing in plain language and choosing the right words, with information and advice on spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronunciation and current popular words (buzzwords).
Developing a Research Topic
An easy to read guide on selecting a research topic and narrowing your topic to formulate a research question. From Mount Royal College.
Library and Archives Canada Research Toolkit
Improve research and interview skills, and information on using primary sources and unusual sources in research papers.
Writing an Essay or Term Paper
The University of British Columbia's step-by-step guide on finding a topic, a thesis, how to find research sources, and how to evaluate sources.
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