A helpful way to develop your research paper is the development of an annotated bibliography. This is typically developed while you are performing a literature survey for your research, and will help you keep track of your references.
An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources, each of which is followed by a brief note or "annotation." These annotations do one or more of the following:Bibliographic Reference:
[Author Last Name, First Name.] [Name of book, article, document] [Publisher Information] [Date of Publication] [Page Numbers, is appropriate]
100 - 200 Word Summary:
During the course of your research, you will need to present the results of your research to various audiences (such as conference participants, fellow students, thesis/dissertation committees, and future employers). Sites for advice on preparing presentations include the following:
An important issue in developing your research papers is to avoid plagiarism. For SMU students, this is one of the items in the Honor Code. Other sites to help you understand (and avoid) plagiarism include the following:
For some conferences, you may be asked to submit an extended abstract instead of a normal (brief) abstract or full paper draft. An extended abstract is almost like a "mini" research paper, and is typically 2-4 pages. Sites that discuss how to prepare extended abstracts include the following:
As a student, you may be asked to review a conference or journal submission (either by your advisor or by an editor). The following link contains helpful advice on how to perform an effective paper review:
T. Manikas, SMU
This page last updated 2015 Aug 12