Research Guides: Kinesiology: Writing Resources

Writing Resources

Citation Styes
SSU Writing Center
Cite Source
"Find citation examples for information formats in a variety of citation styles. Learn how to document information in your field of research. Read about copyright, intellectual property, and how the Web shapes information use." Created by Trinity College.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
This public resource provides excellent instruction, guides, and examples to all aspects of the writing process.
Turnitin

Presentation Web Tools

Do you want to break away from your PowerPoint comfort zone? Or would you like to add a little pizzaz to your presentations? These free web 2.0 tools offer some alternatives to explore creativity, group work ideas and better file management!

Vuvox
This audio-visual slide show is perfect for presentations! Add images, text, links, audio, video, you-name-it. It unfolds like an animated Japanese scroll.
Prezi
The zooming presenter puts a completely new twist on visual presentations. Add images, text, and link and zoom into action. It can all be downloaded for offline presentations.
Google Presentations
Try Google Docs Presentations tool. It is great for group work and you can work on your presentation from any computer! Plus, it integrates with PowerPoint.
SlideShare
Sometimes you have no choice but to use PowerPoint, which can also be used for very dynamic presentations. Make life easier and upload your presentation to Slideshare. You'll always have a back up, it is convenient for retrieving it on presentation day, and classmates/instructors can add comments just like on a blog.

Citation Management Tools

Zotero
Free plug-in that allows you to store and organize citations as you find them on your personal computer. Also allows you to create bibliographies in 20+ styles.

EndNote Web
SSU students, faculty, and staff have access to EndNote Web! Collect and organize your references with EndNote Web and use the Cite-While-You-Write for Microsoft Word plug-in to have your citations formatted in APA, MLA, or any other styles.

Citation Builders

NoodleBib Express
FREE software for building citations in MLA and APA. Does not store citations.
BibMe
Free citation builder for MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian. Can save or download bibliographies into Word.

Presentation Tips

Cite sources, including all research, images, videos, statistics, quotes, tables, etc.

Include links when possible to cited online research sources, images, and video

Use an introduction and conclusion slide

Strike a balance between the use of text and media

Include a final slide with contact information

For more pro tips, visit the Presentations with Punch research guide.

Brainstorming Tools

These web tool are great for topic brainstorming and group assignment exploration and organization. Concept mapping tools help you to discover new directions and hone perspectives. Plus they're super fun!

Bubbl.us
Create, collaborate and share colorful concept maps, and export them for printing or posting to other websites. A great tool for outlining topics and grouping ideas.
Webspiration
Another web-based mind mapping tools
MindMeister
Similar to bubbl.us, another great tool for creating and sharing concept maps (aka mind maps).

APA Style Guides

APA 6th Overview
Examples of how to format sources for your reference list using the APA 6th edition. Includes links to more comprehensive resources.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Standard APA guide for undergraduates, graduates, and scholars. (SSU Library book).