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Here you can find all articles about academic writing available in OWL. Just type one or more keywords into the search bar to find relevant content – the search works with terms, not full questions or sentences. Many articles also include videos and further resources. Good luck with your writing!

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Illustration: Eine Person nutzt das Online Writing Lab, sitzt vor dem Laptop und arbeitet an einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit.
Faculties: AC, AMP, AR, BI, BW, D, EFI, IN, MB/VS, SOH, SW, VT, WT

Effective Research: Tips and Tools for Getting Started

What does research actually mean in this context? In this context, research aims to gather existing knowledge on a specific topic and integrate it into your own research process. A thorough search allows you to close your own knowledge gaps, identify research gaps, and place your work within the context of existing studies. To navigate …

This article was published in September 2025 and last updated in December 2024.

Illustration: Eine Person nimmt einen Podcast auf.
Faculties: AC, AMP, AR, BI, BW, D, EFI, IN, MB/VS, SOH, SW, VT, WT

Managing Literature with Zotero

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management program that allows you to collect, organize, and cite academic publications. Zotero offers numerous advantages for managing literature and knowledge: Efficient collection and organization: Zotero allows easy collection of literature sources from various databases, catalogs, and websites. With the Zotero Connector, bibliographic details can be directly imported from …

This article was published in September 2025 and last updated in December 2024.

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