Event to help students finish research papers and projects

KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students can get a little extra help with their research papers and projects during the Halloween-themed "Night of the Research Paper" from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Waldo Library.

Designed to help students overcome their research obstacles in a fun, community atmosphere, the event features free food, prizes and resources to help students be successful. Instructors, Writing Center staff, librarians and other WMU experts will be available to lead students through the process of preparing a paper or project:

• Defining and refining a topic
• Locating reliable information
• Organizing ideas
• Properly citing sources

"Night of the Research Paper" at Waldo Library was developed by WMU Libraries with the support of the WMU Writing Center and the Friends of University Libraries. For more information, contact Lou Morgan at @email or (269) 387-5202. Visit WMU Libraries online at wmich.edu/library.