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Workshops
Interactive workshops to guide you through the research and writing process.
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Cornerstone Research Workshops
Workshops designed to help you develop foundational research skills. - default
Entering Research Workshops
Modules that teach basic research skills, specifically made for undergraduates. - default
C.R.E.A.T.E.S.
A six-step guide to reading, analyzing and understanding scientific papers.
Tutorials
Get right to it with quick and practical tutorials.
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Getting Started with Research at UCLA
Ways to get involved in research or start your own. - default
Finding and Citing Sources
Information on how to get the right sources and how to cite them when you do. - default
Writing Strategies
Tips for every stage of the writing process, from drafting a thesis to writing your conclusion. - default
Literature Reviews
A breakdown of literature reviews, from the types that exist to how to write them. - default
Sharing Your Research
Ways to communicate your findings to others, whether verbal or written. - default
Reading Strategies
Help with reading and understanding others' research, including a reading playlist.
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Engineering Research
Tutorials geared towards students conducting engineering research. - default
Inclusive Research Strategies
Tips on how to be aware of the ways your perspective affects your research. - default
Data Literacy
Information about working with data in research — regardless of your subject field. - default
Student Success
Tutorials for students, by students about how to succeed academically. - default
STEM Tutorials
Research tips and tricks for students in STEM. - default
Lesson Plans
Modules for instructors who want to bring research into the classroom.
Handouts
Prefer to work on paper? No problem — we make printable handouts, too!
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Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
Learn about the differences between these sources and when to use them. - default
Breaking Down Your Prompt
Break down your research prompt into its main requirements, list helpful resources and start brainstorming ideas. - default
Additional Handouts
Handouts on other topics, from getting started with research to sharing your work.
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These tutorials were collaboratively designed by our Writing Instruction and Research Education (WI+RE) team, a learner-led community at UCLA focused on helping everyone succeed in their writing and research projects.
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