TESOL Research Guide: Research & Writing Resources

The following links provide information on annotated bibliographies- definitions, components as well as samples. They are taken from Kent State University Libraries website as well other credible sources such as other Universities and Colleges.

Caution: Do not use a commercial website that offers to write your annotated bibliography for a fee.

Kent State University- http://libguides.library.kent.edu/annotatedbib

Cornell University- http://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography

Easy Bib- http://www.easybib.com/guides/annotated-bibliographies/

Here is an example from the University of North Carolina- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/annotated-bibliographies/mla-examples

Here are some useful links on how to write research papers:

For a list of resources and the stages required for writing a research paper, here is an article from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Here are ten simple rules for research papers by Weixiong Zhang, published by the National Library of Medicine.

For an easy list of steps required in writing a search paper, here is a guide from SUNY Empire State College

A research proposal is a detailed plan for a proposed project, and shows why the research you intend to complete is significant. It should contain an outline for what you intend to do and how you intend to do it. Here are some resources to help guide you in writing research proposals.

Here are a list of lectures from MIT that can help you create quality research proposals.

When writing large projects such as dissertations or theses, many citations may be required. Here are some references to helpful citation management software. 

Here is a guide from University of Washington to popular citation management software.

Here is a helpful list of free citation management software published by the University of Toronto. It also includes a pros and cons list of each entry.

Refer to the Kent State University Libguide- How to do a Literature Review:

This guide explains and shows a range of resources and steps for developing, managing, and completing literature reviews. Different kinds of literature reviews are completed for a variety of projects including class papers, articles, grants, theses, and dissertations.

More Resources on how to write a literature Review:

From the UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center, this article helps explain what a literature review is and how to create one.

This resource from the University of Toronto Health Sciences Writing Centre helps explain the necessary parts fo a literature review, and how to demonstrate your skills within it.

This guide from the University of New South Wales Learning Centre explains the purpose, how to get started, and the other necessary steps in writing a literature review.