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Spanish for Academic Research

As you embark on your journey into Spanish-language academic research, you’ll need to master specific language skills and scholarly conventions. This guide will provide you with an overview of key aspects to consider, enhancing your ability to contribute to and engage with Spanish-language academic communities.

1. Academic Vocabulary

Expand your Spanish vocabulary to include academic and field-specific terms. For example:

• “Investigación” (research)
• “Hipótesis” (hypothesis)
• “Metodología” (methodology)
• “Análisis” (analysis)
• “Conclusiones” (conclusions)

2. Formal Language

In Spanish academic writing, you should use a formal register. This includes:

• Avoiding contractions (use “no es” instead of “no’s”)
• Using the formal “usted” form when addressing readers
• Employing more sophisticated synonyms (e.g., “obtener” instead of “conseguir”)

3. Citation Styles

Familiarize yourself with Spanish citation styles. While many Spanish-language publications use international styles like APA or MLA, some may have specific requirements. For example:

• Author’s last name, first initial. (Year). Title. City: Publisher. García, M. (2020). La lingüística aplicada en el siglo XXI. Madrid: Editorial Académica.

4. Structure of Academic Papers

Spanish academic papers generally follow a structure similar to English ones:

• Título (Title)
• Resumen (Abstract)
• Palabras clave (Keywords)
• Introducción (Introduction)
• Marco teórico (Theoretical framework)
• Metodología (Methodology)
• Resultados (Results)
• Discusión (Discussion)
• Conclusiones (Conclusions)
• Referencias bibliográficas (References)

5. Verb Tenses in Academic Writing

Use appropriate verb tenses for different sections:

• Present tense for general statements: “La educación juega un papel crucial…” (Education plays a crucial role…)
• Past tense for methodology and results: “Se realizó un estudio…” (A study was conducted…)
• Present perfect for literature review: “Varios autores han investigado…” (Several authors have investigated…)

6. Common Academic Phrases

Learn key phrases used in Spanish academic writing:

• “Según” (According to)
• “Cabe destacar que” (It should be noted that)
• “En conclusión” (In conclusion)
• “Por otro lado” (On the other hand)
• “En cuanto a” (Regarding)

7. Avoiding Anglicisms

Be cautious of direct translations from English. For example:

• Instead of “Hacer una investigación” (literal translation of “do research”), use “Realizar una investigación”
• Use “plantear una hipótesis” instead of “proponer una hipótesis” for “propose a hypothesis”

8. Gender Agreement

Remember that Spanish nouns have gender. Ensure your adjectives and articles agree:

• “La hipótesis planteada” (The proposed hypothesis)
• “El método utilizado” (The method used)

9. Presenting Research

When presenting your research orally, use phrases like:

• “El objetivo de este estudio es…” (The objective of this study is…)
• “Los resultados indican que…” (The results indicate that…)
• “En resumen…” (In summary…)

10. Academic Integrity

Understand how to express concepts related to academic integrity:

• “Plagio” (plagiarism)
• “Citar correctamente” (to cite correctly)
• “Fuentes primarias/secundarias” (primary/secondary sources)

By mastering these elements, you’ll be well-equipped to engage in Spanish-language academic research. Remember, practice and exposure to Spanish academic texts will further enhance your skills. ¡Buena suerte en sus investigaciones! (Good luck with your research!)

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• Citation Styles in Spanish Academic Writing
• Presenting research findings in Spanish

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The Spanish Linguistics Subject Guide provides access to different types of information addressing the history of the Spanish language, Spanish in the United States, Sociolinguistics, Morphosyntax, Usage-Based Phonology, Bilingualism, Second and Heritage Language Development and Education, Second Language Acquisition and Language in Social Interaction. The list of journals under the tab Linguistics Journals were selected based on their thematic correspondance with any aspect of linguistics in the Spanish language. 

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Journals We Subscribe

• Journals A-E
• Journals F-J
• Journals K-N
• Journals O-S
• Journals T-Z
• Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, Applied linguistics
• Applied Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• Bilingual Research Journal Languages, Modern; study and teaching., minorities; education; bilingual
• Bulletin of Latin American Research
• Canadian Modern Language Review
• Cognitive Science
• Colonial Latin American Review
• Critical Inquiry in Language Studies Language and languages; study and teaching; philology & linguistics, language and languages
• Critical Multilingualism Studies Interdisciplinary journal
• Español actual Print journal available in Pascal Offsite
• Foreign Language Annals
• Functional Linguistics Systemic functional linguistics; linguistic issues; language and context; functional grammar; semantic variation; discourse analysis; multimodality, register and genre analysis; educational linguistics
• Glossa (London)
• Hispania Spanish language; American Association of Teachers of Spanish adn Portuguese
• Ianua Romance philology, Romance languages
• International Journal of Bilingual Education adn Bilingualism Bilingualism
• International Multilingual Resaerch Journal Multilingualism; sociolinguistic; bilingualism
• Journal of Language, Identity and Education
• Journal of pidgin and creole languages Creole dialecs; creole and pidgin languages
• Journal of Spanish Language Teaching Study and teaching; Spanish language
• Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research
• L2 UC Consortium for Language Learning and Teaching University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley Language Center
• La Corónica Spanish language
• LACUS Forum
• Language (Baltimore)
• Language Acquisition
• Language and Linguistics Compass Applied linguistics, language and languages
• Language Learning
• Languages (Basel)
• Language Sciences Linguistics; language and languages
• Language Teaching
• Language Testing
• Language Variation and Change Linguistic change; sociolinguistic; language variation
• Linguistics
• Lingüística española actual Print journal available in Pascal offsite
• Onomazein: revista de lingüística y traducción Linguistics; translating and interpreting
• Reading Research Quarterly Journal contains multidisciplinary scholarship including Hispanic Americans and anthropological linguistics
• Revista internacional de lingüística iberoamericana: RILI Spanish language; Catalan language; Galicien language; Portuguese language
• Second Language Research Second language acquisition
• Social Semiotics Critical therory; semiotics; functionalism (linguistics)
• Spanish in Context Spanish language; sociolinguistics
• Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics Spanish language, Catalan language, Portuguese language
• Studies in Second Language Acquisition
• The International Journal of Bilingualism: Cross-disciplinary studies of language behavior; language acquistion
• The Journal of North African Studies
• The Modern Language Journal By Association of Modern Language Teachers of the Central West and South; Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations; National Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations ; National Federation of Modern Language Teachers

Books You Can Find AT Norlin

• Print Books

• Acceptability of Dative Argument Structure in Spanish: Assessing Semantic and Usage‐Based Factors
• A Usage-Based Account of Syllable- and Word-Final /s/ Reduction in Four Dialects of Spanish Peer reviewed article by Earl K. Brown
• A Usage-Based Perspective on Spanish Variable Clitic Placement Peer reviewed article by pablo E. Requena
• Colonialism in the periphery: Spanish linguistic policy in New Granada, c. 1574-1625 Peer reviewed aticle by Juan Fernando Cobo Betancourt; indigenous languages, linguistic policy
• Consonant strength innovations across the Spanish-speaking world: evidence and implications for a usage-based model of phonology Peer reviewed article by Timothy L. Face
• Contemporary Advances in Theoretical and Applied Spanish Linguistic Variation ed. by Juan J... by Orozco, Rafael Peer reviwed article by Rafael Orozco
• Issues in Spanish heritage morphosyntax Peer reviewed article by Diego Pascual and Cabo
• On the non-(de)creolization of Chocó Spanish: A linguistic and sociohistorical account Peer reviewed article by Sandro Sessarego
• Sociolinguistics of Judeo‐Spanish Peer reviewed article by Bryan Kirschen
• Speaking educación in Spanish: linguistic and professional development in a bilingual teacher education program in the US-Mexico Borderlands Peer reviewed article by Blanca Cladas, Deborah Palmer and María Schwedhelm
• The ideological appropriation of the letter in the Spanish linguistic landscape Peer reviewed article by Francesco Screti
• Then suddenly I spoke a lot of Spanish: Changing linguistic practices and heritage language from adolescents... Peer reviewed article by Ragni Vik Johnsen
• Who Needs Linguistics? Service-Learning and Linguistics for Spanish Heritage Language Learners Peer reviewed article by Amàlia Llombart-Huesca; Alejandra Pulido

Heritage and Second Language Spanish Corpora

• CHILDES Corpora Includes L2 and bilingual corpora of several languages
• COWSL2H The UC Davis Corpus of Written Spanish, L2 and Heritage Speakers
• The Polinsky Language Sciences Lab Dataverse Several heritage languages including Spanish)
• Langsnap Corpus of L2 Spanish and study abroad)
• Talkbank-SLABank Includes L2 and bilingual corpora of several languages

Linguistics Spanish Corpora

• CESA: Corpus del CESA : Corpus del Español en el sur de Arizona "CESA (Corpus del Español en el Sur de Arizona) aims at documenting and disseminating Spanish varieties spoken in Arizona..."
• CORDE: Corpus Diacrónico del Español (Real Academia Espanola)
• Corpus de Contextos Definitorios (CORCODE) "Un Contexto Definitorio es un fragmento textual en donde se encuentran una definición y, por lo tanto, un término; fundamentalmente debe contar con un término, un patrón verbal definitorio y una definición."
• Corpus del Espanol
• Corpus del Español del Siglo XXI (CORPES)
• Corpus del Español Mexicano Contemporáneo (CEMC) "La conformación del Corpus del Español Mexicano Contemporáneo (CEMC) obedeció a la necesidad de contar con una colección de contextos de uso de las palabras, que sirvieran como base a la elaboración del Diccionario del español de México, y tenía por objetivo deslindar y reconocer las características del español mexicano contemporáneo, sobre todo en cuanto a su léxico."
• Corpus Diacrónico y Diatópico del Español de América (CORDIAM)
• Corpus Español Multimodal de Actos de Habla (Coremah) "El corpus está compuesto por 108 vídeos (36 para cada acto de habla) de una duración total de 108 minutos y sus correspondientes transcripciones, con un total de 18737 palabras transcritas en total."
• Corpus Oral de Referencia de la Lengua Española Contemporánea (CORLEC) "This corpus includes more than one million words from oral texts and their audio files. Available for downloading."
• Corpus Oral Sociolingüístico del Castellano de Chile (COSCACH) "masiva base de datos electrónica que recoge la producción lingüística de chilenos mediante tecnología de punta y metodologías sociolingüísticas modernas. Contiene un total de 9.288.301 tokens, 68.705 tipos y 1.061.711 enunciados, provenientes de 83.002 minutos de grabaciones de audio. Los investigadores pueden acceder a las transcripciones lematizadas y etiquetadas del COSCACH de manera libre y gratuita en corpora.pro. Sólo require crear una cuenta en el sitio" (Scott Sadowsky).
• COSER: Corpus Oral y Sonoro del Español Rural "El Corpus Oral y Sonoro del Español Rural está formado por grabaciones de la lengua hablada en enclaves rurales de la Península Ibérica. Las entrevistas se obtuvieron con el propósito de ofrecer una muestra representativa de la variedad dialectal, pero también permiten conocer los modos de vida en el campo en la época previa a la mecanización agraria y a la despoblación rural."
• CREA: corpus de referencia del espanol actual (Real Academia Espanola)
• Cuerpo Dinámico del Castellano en Chile (Codicach) ...corpus sincrónico del español escrito de Chile, compuesto de 896.242.344 palabras en 1.838.965 archivos y 102 subcorpora. Los investigadores pueden acceder al CODICACH en corpora.pro. El único requisito es abrir una cuenta en el sitio (Scott Sadowsky).
• El Corpus de Referencia del Guaraní Paraguayo
• El Grial "El Grial es una interfaz computacional que permite tanto la realización de anotaciones morfosintácticas en textos planos en lengua española como la interrogación o consulta en forma de base de datos de los corpora allí reunidos." Created by the Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile.
• ESLORA: Corpus para el Estudio del Español Oral "En su versión actual (la 2.0), el corpus para el estudio del español oral ESLORA contiene 60 horas de entrevistas semidirigidas y 20 horas de conversaciones de hablantes de Galicia grabadas entre los años 2007 y 2015."
• EsPal "EsPal is designed to be a source of information containing all the possible properties of Spanish words."
• Glosario electrónico de términos lingüísticos
• Linguistica de Corpus - Colombia Published by Instituto Caro y Cuervo; authors: Julio Alexánder Bernal Chávez and Diana Alejandra Hincapié Moreno
• Nuevo Tesoro Lexicográfico
• Spanish in Texas Corpus "The goal of the Spanish in Texas project is to develop a corpus of Spanish and bilingual Spanish-English speech samples culled from interviews and conversations among speakers of diverse personal profiles and regional origins throughout Texas."
• Spanish Sociolinguistic Research Collection, 1978-1992 "The audio recordings in this collection are sociolinguistic interviews and conversations collected by USC professor emeritus Carmen Silva-Corvalán. They cover ca. 348 hours of audio interviews collected from 1976 to 1992...They provide an authentic resource serving multiple research communities engaged in projects related to language education, linguistic research, bilingualism research, and technology development, specifically of Spanish spoken in Spain, Chile and Los Angeles."

Linguistics Resources Latin American Countries

• Scott Sadowsky Linguistic Resources Linguistics Professor at the Universidad Católica de Chile offers resources on corpora, scholarship, linguistic software and research regarding the sound of the indigenous language mapudungun.
• Historia Linguística del Uruguay Contains corpus from the XVII to the XIX century, glosaries of literary work, open access publications, and web sites of interes among others.
• Associacion Linguística y Folología de América Latina (ALFAL)
• Anáforas (Uruguay) A project hosted by the Universidad de la República Uruguay
• Boletín de Filología Published between 1937 and 1965 in Uruguay.
• Caracterización lingüística y sociolingüística del español de Venezuela. En memoria de Paola Bentivoglio Observatory of the Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures in the United States
• Corpus Lingüísticos - Costa Rica Instituto de Investigaciones Lingüísticas - Universidad de Costa Rica
• Biblioteca Virtual de Patrimonio Bibliográfico "La Biblioteca Virtual del Patrimonio Bibliográfico ofrece actualmente (marzo de 2021), en acceso abierto y gratuito, unos 24.000 libros impresos, 2.500 manuscritos, 5.135 materiales cartográficos (atlas y mapas), 84.500 materiales gráficos y fotográficos, 212 partituras, etc."
• Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes - Lenguas "El portal Lengua de la Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes reúne una importante colección de textos de carácter lingüístico y tiene como principal objetivo dar a conocer las obras filológicas que a lo largo de la historia han contribuido a hacer del antiguo dialecto de Castilla la lengua en que actualmente se comunican más de quinientos cincuenta millones de hispanohablantes y el vehículo de expresión de una rica y variada tradición literaria."

Audiovisual: Spanish as a Second Language

• Catálogo de Voces Hispánicas "El Catálogo de voces hispánicas ofrece muestras audiovisuales de las principales manifestaciones y variedades de la lengua española, procedentes de todo el mundo hispánico, junto a muestras de las principales lenguas originarias con las que la lengua española convive. El catálogo también incluye un pequeño conjunto de muestras de español hablado por aprendices de diverso origen lingüístico-geográfico."
• LingusTV "Free videos to boost your Spanish."
• Spanish Proficiency Exercises "Spanish Proficiency Exercises is a compilation of brief video clips in which native speakers of Spanish from various locations throughout Latin America and Spain demonstrate various language tasks. The objective of the exercises is to provide students of Spanish with the necessary tools to be able to talk about the same topics in Spanish. In order to do, this Spanish Proficiency Exercises contains five major components. First, there is a simplified video clip. "
• VideoEle Vídeos para aprender español como lengua extranjera

Pedagogical Resources

• Voices of the Hispanic World ..."Digital Catalog of the Sounds of Spanish, an archive of dialectally varied, spoken language data from throughout the Spanish-speaking world..."
• Pedagogía críticas para la enseñanza de lenguas "Presentamos aquí una colección de proyectos educativos que incluyen unidades didácticas y recursos basados en pedagogías críticas para la enseñanza de lenguas..."
• Empowering learners of Spanish "ELS is a collection of activities based on critical pedagogies that serves to introduce students to a range of concepts in sociolinguistics and critical inquiry into language ideologies..."
• The Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning "The Center for Open Educational Resources & Language Learning (COERLL) is one of 16 National Foreign Language Resource Centers (LRC's) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The overall mission of these federally-funded centers is to improve the teaching and learning of foreign languages by producing resources (materials and best practices) that can be profitably employed in a variety of settings."

Developing your Topic

Narrowing your topic.

Pop music in the US ⇒ Too big

The linguistic expression of pop music in the US  ⇒ It is still too big.

Language contact presence in pop music in the US ⇒ Narrowing it to language contact

Bilingualism in Latinx pop music in the US ⇒ Narrowing it to bilingualism and Latinx pop music

Topic :  Spanish language-infused pop music in the US: from code-switching to cultural appropriation

Activity: Your Research Topic

Research question.

For your "Projecto Final" you will research a topic related to Spanish and Spanish speakers in the United States. Your research question will be related to your topic. This question usually answers a matter not covered by previous scholarship.

Developing Research Questions: Your Purpose

Consider where your questions will lead you. Will your questions:

• How are the uses and attitudes of Spanish in Colorado differ for heritage speakers and native Spanish speakers?
• How did a topic happen in relation to another topic?
• What are the representations of Spanish and Spanish speakers in the media?
• What are the linguistic implications of Spanish in contact with other varieties and languages in the U.S.?
• Explain the significance of X and how you can measure this significance

What is the impact of bilingualism (Spanish-English) in educational contexts in the Boulder-Denver area?

• What are the consequences of X
• How does X affect Y
• How does Spanish contact with other varieties of languages affect the linguistic expression of musical artists in the US?
• What are the recommendations you presented in your paper?
• Present opposing views and argue in favor or against a view

What are the pros and cons of the Spanish language use in public and commercial signs as a mark for the linguistic landscape of the Longmont-Denver area?

Definition : An abstract summarizes the most important content of your paper sequentially, highlighting your research topic, the reason for your study, a basic description of your methodology, and important findings. Good abstracts use the active voice in the past tense and rely on brief but well-structured sentences.

Format : Abstracts are usually formatted in one block paragraph without indentations. Avoid unnecessary phrases, quotes, citations, or ambiguous content, and follow the publishing journal of choice for specific rules. Remember, your abstract should point to the key contents of your paper.

Parts of an Abstract

• Establish the topic of your study and why it is relevant (elevator pitch)
• Briefly refer to the methodology you followed
• State key findings from your study
• State main conclusions and implications

There are Three Types of Abstracts Used in Academic Writing

Descriptives Abstracts:

A descriptive abstract is usually formatted as a short paragraph summarizing your paper's main points and focusing on outlining the work. Sometimes these abstracts include the reason behind the study, a concise description of the methodology, and the scope of the study. Descriptive abstracts do not usually refer to the results or conclusions.

Informative Abstracts:

An informative abstract is usually formatted as a 300-words paragraph containing the purpose of the study, a brief methodology, the scope, and the summary of the results and conclusions. The author can also add recommendations.

Critical Abstracts:

A less used format is the critical abstract, a rather long paragraph containing a summary, main findings, and comparisons with other papers on the same topic. 

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Go to this Jamboard, read the abstract, and find the elements of its construction.

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For more information see:

Strategy: Get Started  - Search Terms  - C onsidering Format and Sources  - Selecting a Search Tool  - Managing your Sources  - Literary Review

Keywords and Related Terms

Bilingual Searches :

The following search samples relate to different topics:

• Spanish heritage speakers AND attitudes AND Colorado
• Spanglish OR code-switching AND Denver
• Spanish speakers AND U.S. AND identity OR race (gender, sexuality, social class, immigration status, etc.)
• Spanish AND media AND representation
• espanol AND televisión AND representación 
• Spanish language AND Latinx AND identity
• Español AND latinx AND identidad
• Lengua de Herencia AND identidad Latinx
• Heritage speakers AND native Spanish differences
• Latinx AND lenguaje AND ideología
• Multilingüismo AND Educación OR salas OR aulas
• Spanish language contact AND varieties
• Alternancia de códico OR code-switching
• Spanish language contact AND leveling OR accommodation OR code-switching OR borrowing 
• Préstamo lingüístico OR cruce lingüístico 
• Spanish language contact AND simplification
• Spanish language change AND US AND linguistics factor
• Spanish language change AND US AND social factors
• Latinx AND ideologías de lenguaje

MLA Overview

• MLA Handbook Plus

Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird . Lippincott, 1960.

Last Name, First Name. Title of Book . City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.

 Learn more:  Citing Books

Llanera, Tracy. "Rethinking Nihilism: Rorty Vs. Taylor, Dreyfus and Kelly." Philosophy & Social Criticism , vol. 42, no. 9, 2016, pp. 937-950.

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.

Lukainoff, Greg and Jonathan Haidt. "The Coddling of the American Mind." The Atlantic, 1 Sept. 2015, pp. 42-52.

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Periodical , Day Month Year, pages.

 Learn more:  Citing Periodicals

University Libraries: University of Colorado, Boulder . University of Colorado Boulder, www.libraries.colorado.edu. Access 1 Jul. 2024.

Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number, Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available), URL, DOI or permalink. Date of access (if applicable).

 Learn more:  Citing Electronic Sources

* Note: in works cited pages, the second and subsequent lines of citations are indented by 0.5 inches to create a hanging indent. Learn more about formatting.

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Research Paper in Spanish: A Comprehensive Guide

Writing a Research Paper In Spanish can feel like navigating uncharted territory, even for experienced researchers. This guide will provide you with valuable resources and insights to help you conquer the challenges and produce a stellar Spanish research paper. spanish research paper

Understanding the Research Landscape in Spanish

The first step in writing a successful research paper in Spanish is understanding the specific requirements and conventions of academic writing in the Spanish-speaking world. This involves familiarizing yourself with the different citation styles commonly used, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago, and their Spanish adaptations. Additionally, understanding the nuances of Spanish grammar and academic vocabulary is crucial.

Key Considerations for a Spanish Research Paper

Several key factors contribute to a well-written research paper in Spanish. Firstly, selecting a relevant and engaging topic that aligns with your research interests is paramount. Thorough research using reliable sources, both in Spanish and potentially translated from other languages, will form the backbone of your argument. Secondly, structuring your paper logically and coherently is essential for clarity. Finally, meticulous proofreading and editing are vital to ensure your paper is free of grammatical errors and stylistic inconsistencies.

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Navigating Resources and Terminology

Accessing relevant research materials in Spanish can sometimes be challenging. Utilizing online databases specializing in Spanish-language publications, academic journals, and books is crucial. Understanding the terminology of research in Spanish will significantly aid your search for appropriate materials. Don’t hesitate to consult with librarians or language experts for assistance.

Crafting a Compelling Argument

A compelling research paper presents a clear and well-supported argument. This involves developing a strong thesis statement, providing substantial evidence from credible sources, and addressing potential counterarguments effectively. Ensure your writing style is formal and objective, avoiding colloquialisms and personal opinions.

Why “Research Paper in Spanish” Matters

Understanding the intricacies of writing a research paper in Spanish opens doors to a wealth of knowledge and perspectives. It allows you to engage with a broader academic community and contribute to scholarly discourse within the Spanish-speaking world. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply passionate about the Spanish language, mastering this skill is invaluable.

Common Challenges and Solutions

Writing in a second language inevitably presents challenges. Common difficulties include grappling with complex grammatical structures, finding appropriate vocabulary, and adapting to different academic writing conventions. However, with practice, patience, and the utilization of helpful resources like dictionaries and style guides, these obstacles can be overcome. translate research

Writing a research paper in Spanish requires dedication, meticulousness, and a deep understanding of the language and academic conventions. By following the guidelines outlined in this guide and utilizing available resources, you can successfully navigate the challenges and produce a high-quality research paper that contributes meaningfully to the Spanish-speaking academic world. Remember, researching in Spanish can be a rewarding experience, expanding your horizons and connecting you to a global community of scholars. The key to success is preparation, persistence, and a willingness to learn and adapt. researching in

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• How can I get feedback on my Spanish research paper before submitting it?

Common Scenarios

• Scenario 1: A student studying abroad in Spain needs to write a research paper in Spanish for a history class.
• Scenario 2: A researcher wants to publish their findings in a Spanish-language academic journal.
• Scenario 3: A business professional needs to translate a research report into Spanish for a client.

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Spanish: MLA Style - 9th Edition

• MLA Style - 9th Edition
• Writing Lab

MLA Style is the format developed by the Modern Language Association for writing research papers.  This style is widely used by writers in the humanities, especially languages and literature.  The MLA Handbook  provides guidance for the entire process of writing a research paper, from topic selection to completing the bibliography.  

Citation Guide

Works Cited

Arrange references alphabetically by the author's last name.

Double space the entire reference list.

Begin each entry on the left margin and indent a 1/2 inch from the second line onwards.

• Hanging indent in Google Docs
• Hanging indent in Microsoft Word
• Hanging indent in Word Online

Check your professor's instructions to format your paper.

Research Citation Management

For more information, see the Zotero Research Guide . 

Online Citation Builder

2-Minute MLA Tutorial

• MLA Works Cited: References and Formatting Credit: Scribbr 2021

Create citations with containers. Practice with the MLA interactive template !

Inclusive Language

MLA 9 advocates for writing with inclusive language. For instance, use gender neutral terms and avoid generalizing group identities.

See  MLA Handbook 9th Edition , pages 89-93 for more information.

Formatting Works Cited: URL spacing

Is Word moving a URL to its own line on the works cited entry?

Fix this by adding a ' No width optional break '.

• In Word, position the cursor at a natural breaking point in the URL, for instance after a slash or period.
• Select 'Insert' and click 'Symbols'.
• Select 'More symbols' and click 'Special characters' tab.
• Select 'No-width Optional Break' and click 'Insert'.
• Reference should now appear similar to this:

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Writing Center

While librarians can help with citations and formatting your paper, the Writing Center can help you with writing and editing .

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• Last Updated: Dec 3, 2024 1:11 PM
• URL: https://libguides.wmich.edu/spanish

Spanish: A Guide to Research

• Getting Started
• Find Research Sources
• Time to Write

Study & Writing Support

Guide to citation, typing special characters, zotero citation management guide.

• Language Learning Resources
• Open Access Spanish Books
• Streaming Video Platforms
• Foreign Languages & Literatures department This link opens in a new window
• Get Library Help

Writing & Revising Tools

The free version of this online tool can check your writing style and offer suggestions to improve your texts. Even professional writers (including SUNY Oneonta faculty) use Grammarly. ( link to Grammarly site )

This page has helpful links to writing and study support , information about citing your sources , and a guide to type special characters (like ñ or é) . 

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Informal study groups

Your instructors encourage you to set up study groups with your classmates. If you want help getting one started, ask your instructor to make an announcement during class. Study group members can help you get started on a paper or offer suggestions to revise your research assignments. 

SLC writing and tutoring help

Did you know that the Student Learning Center   offers tutoring for Spanish students? Get help with general study skills (trust us, this helps in Spanish, too!) or language-specific help. Tutoring is included in your tuition, so there is no fee to use these services.   Request tutoring here .

Peer tutoring

Peer tutors can't help with graded materials (like homework or essays) but will answer your questions, review class topics, and help build up your studying, writing, and research skills. 

• Always available for Spanish I & II
• On-demand for all other classes ( make a request and the SLC will find a tutor for your subject need)
• Appointment-based group tutoring sessions
• Interested in being a paid tutor? Apply under "I Want to Be a Peer Tutor" here

Professional tutoring

Professional tutors are not subject-specific -- alas, no Spanish tutors -- but they can help improve your studying, writing, and research skills in one-on-one sessions. They can help with graded materials, unlike the peer tutors. 

• One-to-one tutoring, not in Spanish
• Academic coaching (multiple sessions with a targeted goal)
• Writing consultations (one-time sessions focused on a specific assignment)

Study skills and writing workshops

The SLC runs workshops on a broad array of subjects to help students succeed.  Check out the current workshop list and access the registration links here .

Cite your Sources

An important part of research is giving credit to scholars who informed your learning and writing. Plus, your reference list can act like a "how to" for other researchers to follow -- they can see what papers, articles, or other documents you used in your research to learn more about your topic. Finally, citing your research sources is essential to avoiding plagiarism. 

Milne Library Citation Guide

Whichever citation style your instructor prefers, you will find the details about how to cite in the handy guide linked below. You can also ask your instructor, librarian, or tutor for help -- citation is an important skill to learn, but it takes practice. Don't hesitate to ask for help.

• Citing Sources (Citation Style) by Sarah Rhodes Last Updated Jul 12, 2024 2383 views this year

How do I type ñ or é?

Dr. Elizabeth Small from the Foreign Languages & Literatures department created this helpful keyboard shortcut document that works with special characters in French, Spanish, and more:

• Help document: Special Characters on the Keyboard

MLA (the citation people) also offer an online guide about applying accents in MS Word documents. Visit the Accent Marks In MS Word guide here .

Zotero organizes your sources for you

Got a handle on the basics of citation? Level up your citation skills by learning how to use the open access (free!) Zotero citation management software.

Zotero keeps a library of your research sources, citations, and (where available) PDF copies. Then, it can automatically add & update them in your research papers. Once you learn how, it can be a HUGE time saver. 

Check out the Milne Library Zotero Citation Guide

• Zotero citation management by Sophia Dunne Last Updated Dec 23, 2022 245 views this year
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• Last Updated: Nov 26, 2024 2:24 PM
• URL: https://libguides.oneonta.edu/Spanish

Spanish: Intro

• Spanish Language
• Get Started
• Find Articles
• Zines This link opens in a new window
• Cite Sources This link opens in a new window
• Introduction
• Spanish language
• Start your research
• Finding books
• Finding articles
• Finding media
• Citing sources

This guide will introduce you to the best resources for doing research in Spanish , both in the library and online. 

If you have any questions, be sure to contact me or another Reference Librarian for help. Good luck with your research! ~ Melinda

Research Appointments

You're welcome to schedule a research consultation with me, in-person or via Zoom. Be sure to include your research topic or question in your request. 

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