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AI Assisted Literature Reviews

This guide introduces graduate students in sociology to strategies and tools for conducting literature reviews, highlighting the dual approach of using traditional scholarly databases alongside emerging AI tools.

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Writing Help

For additional advice on writing a strong research paper, consult these recommended resources.

  • The University Writing Center
    The Writing Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Library's Palmer wing, offers one-on-one writing assistance, e-mail tutoring, and workshops for timed writing (such as the Writing Proficency Exam).
  • The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue
    One of the best-known writing resources online, this site offers tips on the process of writing, rhetoric and logic, essay genres, style and language, and citation styles.
  • The Writer's Web
    The Writing Center of the University of Richmond. Includes advice on getting started, writing  first drafts, analysis and argument, editing, documentation, and many other topics.
  • A Writer's Reference - Online
    Companion website to A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker. Links to model papers, online tutorials, and excercises in writing, grammar, and research.
  • Other online resources
    Additional resources recommended by the Writing Center.
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