Before you can start researching and writing, you should:
Using Planners and Calendars
UNC Chapel Hill's Learning Center provides an overview of how to use calendars and planners effectively during the semester.
How to Prepare for a Research Consultation with a Librarian
This article offers six tips for how to prepare for a meeting with a librarian.
Understanding Writing Assignments
The Purdue OWL offers advice on how to make sense of standard writing assignments.
Understanding Assignments
UNC's Writing Center features tips on understanding what's expected in an assignment.
How to Read an Assignment
Harvard's Writing Center presents advice on how to closely read assignment guidelines.
How to Read Assignment Guidelines for an Academic Paper
This article breaks down the components of an academic paper assignment and offers advice for how to read guidelines.
