JSIS 495 - Winter 2022: Writing, Citing, & Editing

These are personal citation databases and bibliography creators that allow you to import, store, organize, and share your research citations and automatically format your bibliographies into whatever style you need (APA, MLA, Chicago, and many more). Most also allow you to annotate sources, attach pdfs and other files, and share content with others.

Use Google Apps to create and share documents with multiple editors.

Catalyst includes tools that allow you to store and share files, create discussion boards and create surveys and questionnaires amongst others.

Free downloadable software that allows you to store and share files in one place.

Worksheet from the Global Debate and Public Policy Challenge designed to help you think critically about your theme and how to present your policy memorandum. (Also available for download in Word or pdf formats.)

A module with guidance and tools for writing policy briefs that "engage stakeholders and convey the implications of scientific evidence for policy and practice."

Examples of policy memos from the National Education Policy Center.

Assists undergraduates with their POLS, JSIS, and/or LSJ writing assignments. Reserve an appointment now.

Consult with peer writing tutors and research librarians. Reserve an appointment for writing or for research now.

A guide on copyright and fair use.

Schedule a meeting with a citation management consultant (all meetings are virtual until further notice).

Introductions to citation management systems