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Organizational Leadership (ORGL) Research Guide

This guide will direct students in the ORGL program to the library resources they need to be successful in the program.

Understanding research concepts

What is "peer review?"

 

Video produced by George Mason University. Permission to use granted by a Creative Commons Attribution license.


Reading Scholarly Articles

You need a strategy to tackle scholarly articles!  This video describes a couple of methods you can use.

Video produced by NCSU Libraries.


Using APA Style

APA Tutorital - take the whole course, or jump into the lesson you need. 

APA Handouts - APA help presented in concise PDF format.  Rules are explained and examples are provided.


 

What is plagiarism?

APA handout on Avoiding Plagiarism Guide (2 page PDF) 

 


Proofreading tips

Online students can contact the Pear Deck Writing Tutor for assistance with writing and proofreading.  Look for the link in Canvas.  Be sure to set up your appointment in advance of your due date so that you can make suggested changes. Submit your paper to the writing tutor so that they'll have a chance to review it carefully.