Above is a map of a writing process that will help you produce strong academic writing. While this is not the only writing process you might follow, it does allow time for all of the important steps you need to take, including organizing your thoughts, collecting research, drafting multiple versions of your paper, and polishing your work. The most important aspect of this model is that it highlights the relationships among those pieces, while putting research at the center of your writing and thinking activities.

Maintaining academic honesty isn't something to do at the last minute when you throw together your bibliography. It is far better to adhere to the standards of academic honesty throughout your entire writing process, from the moment you begin generating ideas for your topic until the time when you double-check your citations and references before you submit your writing. Whether you are conducting library research , taking notes on what you've read, or integrating sources in your writing, the information in this module will help you write your way to academic work that adheres to the standards of academic honesty.