Messy Piles of Research?

Whether you’re working on your first big research assignment or your tenth, you may find that it’s easy to get lost in all the papers and note cards. If you’re surrounded by research and feeling a little overwhelmed, you might find comfort in these tips:

• The sloppy writer’s guide shows you how to start with messy piles of papers and end up with a tidy paper outline.
• This research paper guide explains how color-coded index cards can keep you organized from start to finish.
• A third method for organizing research papers helps students who feel overwhelmed by research by providing a sample coding system for all the paperwork.

If you’d like to share your tips for surviving a big research project, please submit a comment below!