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Tools and references for Columbia students working through Core reading lists, frequent papers, and discussion-graded seminars.

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How to read a primary text closely

beginner

A method for extracting argument, tension, and quotable passages from whole works rather than skimming for plot.

Reading the CoreFreeGuide25 min

Triaging a long reading list

intermediate

Decide which assigned works demand close reading versus argument-level skimming when the week is overloaded.

Reading the CoreFreeArticle20 min

Zotero reference manager

beginner

Collect citations and passages from Core texts and secondary sources, then generate bibliographies for papers.

Writing and citationFreeCitation tool30 min setup
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Purdue OWL writing and citation guide

beginner

Reference for MLA and Chicago style plus argument structure for humanities papers.

Writing and citationFreeReference site20 min
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Reverse outlining a draft

intermediate

A revision technique to test whether each paragraph advances the argument or just restates the text.

Writing and citationFreeGuide25 min

Columbia Writing Center

beginner

Free one-on-one consultations on Core papers and seminar essays at any stage from outline to revision.

Campus supportFreeCampus service45 min session

Preparing to speak in seminar

beginner

Turn reading notes into two or three defensible contributions so participation is deliberate, not improvised.

Seminar and discussionFreeRoutine20 min

Columbia University Libraries study spaces

beginner

Hours and reservable rooms across Butler and branch libraries for focused reading and drafting blocks.

Campus supportFreeReference site15 min
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