Step Four: Presenting Information and Citing Sources

Consider your audience and your instructor's requirements. Decide how you will communicate your research. Some possibilities include a slide show, a poster, a pamphlet or brochure, an essay, or a business report.

Here are some suggestions:

• If you've been asked to prepare a research paper, be sure to follow the required guidelines for length, citations, and other formatting.
• Visit the Learner Support Centre website, for hints and ideas about writing reports, essays and research papers, and creating presentations.
• Do not plagiarize! Be sure to cite every source and every idea that you use.
  • Tip : complete a 'self-test' to assess your 'Plagiarism Risk Factor'
• Use the library's APA and MLA handouts to assist you as you create your citations list.
  
  • For help writing your assignments, including your bibliography or works cited list, contact your instructor or Learner Support.
• Do not include symbols, sound bytes, movie clips or other information that may be subject to copyright regulations.

More help?

For further assistance, visit the Plagiarism and Citing Sources page.

Presenting Information and Citing Sources is the fourth step in the research process.
[ Step One: Getting Started] [ Step Two: Gathering Information] [ Step Three: Analyzing and Evaluating]