Welcome - WRD 305-001
Welcome to the guide for WRD 305-001 Writing Public Science
This guide will connect you with helpful resources to find books, articles, and other sources that might aid in your semester projects, regular assignments, and class preparation.
Developing a Research Topic
Once you have selected an initial topic, the next step is to develop research questions. To begin:
- Write down what you already know or don't know about the topic.
- Using the information you wrote down, develop questions you'd like to answer when doing your research.
- Use probing questions such as why? how? what if? should?
- Avoid questions that can be answered with yes or no.
The one minute video below provides more tips.
Citing Sources
MLA Handbook by ISBN: 1603293515Publication Date: 2021Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements.
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL Guide)
- Please note: There is a citation generator on this site that is not free or recommended. See the list of recommended citation generators on our guide to Style Guides and Manuals
- More Information about Style Guides
- Free online course from MLA: Understanding the MLA International Bibliography
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0456
(859) 218-1840
Guide for Developing a Research Question
Refer to this guide as you develop your research topic. Use background information to help you understand your topic and provide context.
- Guide to Developing a Research QuestionUse this guide to help you learn how to focus your research topic.