Writing Process
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What rights do you have as an author?
Copyright basics, fair use, creative commons, and more.
Get more citations by publishing in open access journals.
Teaching, learning, and research resources released under a license that permits their use by others.
Identify and evaluate journals to find the right fit.
Planning, collaborating, citing, and more.
Writing is a complex process that can involve researching, planning, collaborating, editing, citing, and more. You'll find a few resources below to assist you in some of these phases. For even more help, you may want to reach out to one of our campus writing centers:
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Planning
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- Article Drafting Outline
- Twelve Week Calendar for Planning Article Writing Schedule
- Final Checklist for Sending Form
Here are a few resources to assist with writing cover letters to accompany your journal submissions:
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Collaborating
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Citing
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Citation Manuals
For help finding citation manuals and guides, check out our page on Citation Help.
Citation Managers
Citation managers help you store, organize, and cite references. Check out the citation managers below or set up an appointment with a librarian to get more assistance.
- EndNote is available for free for OU and OUHSC students, residents, faculty, and staff. To download EndNote, click on the appropriate link below:
- Zotero is another free and open source option. Check out this guide to get started with Zotero.
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