#13 - There's Got to Be an Easier Way...

Please discuss your frustration with the traditional methods of research presented to you in class.  What tools have you found online that might make the project easier and/or more "21st Century"?  For example, have you used an online organizer for research papers?  Or perhaps an MLA formatter like NoodleBib or Citation Machine?  Or do some of you prefer the traditional pen/paper outlines and other organizational methods?

#12 - Topic vs. Thesis...

What is the difference between a "topic" and a "thesis"?

#11 - Researching the World...

What have you chosen to write about for your research paper?  Why did you choose this topic?