Research & Citation Resources
Browse the helpful guides below. These resources have been prepared by the Business Communication Lab at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. View All ResourcesUsing ChatGPT Effectively and Ethically
Chat GPT is an AI-powered bot that can generate text based on prompts from a user. Like all tools, it is only as good as its user. ChatGPT can help users generate ideas quickly, create outlines and rough drafts, polish grammar and word choice, and function much like a...
Effective Study Habits
Effective study habits can be difficult to form, especially if you are just starting college. There is so much advice out there that it can be difficult to determine what works and what doesn’t. These 4 study tips are the aspects of studying we find to be the most...
Works Cited and Bibliography
Do you find keeping up with the changes from style manuals difficult? Have you ever wondered how much difference exists between APA 5th and 6th editions or MLA 7th and 8th editions? We thought so. One of the more daunting tasks in writing a research paper can be...
Thesis Statements
Make sure your thesis statement does its job by following these guidelines.
Purpose Statements
Use an effective purpose statement and make sure your document gets read by the right person
MLA In-Text Citation Style
Do you have questions about citing in MLA style? Chances are this resource answers those questions
Embedding Quotations
Effectively integrating your sources into your argument increases your credibility…
How and Why to Use Citations
Citing correctly lends credibility to your ideas and helps you avoid plagiarism.
Finding Reliable Sources
Make sure your sources help your argument instead of hurting it by following these simple steps…
Copyright
Plagiarism and copyright infringement are two different things; click here to learn more about copyrights and trademarks
APA In-Text Citation Style
APA style doesn’t have to be tricky – just follow these simple steps!
Academic Dishonesty
Take the extra step to make sure you avoid breaking university policies by reading through these guidelines