ACADEMIC WRITING GUIDE
Campus Resource Library | Open study notes

1. Define a focused research question.
2. Write a provisional thesis that answers the question.
3. Outline claims and supporting evidence before drafting.
4. Distinguish your analysis from quoted or paraphrased material.
5. Record author, title, date, and source location as you read.
6. Follow the citation style required by your instructor.
7. Revise for structure first, then paragraph clarity and grammar.
8. Check references and preserve a backup before submission.

These original notes are general guidance, not an institutional policy.