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Websites for Images

STRI Marine Images & Data
Search by scientific name to see image(s), and links to several other image databases which include information on the larger group.
SCAN - arthropod image search
Aggregates records and images from over 225 North American arthropod data providers for all arthropod data; link for image search but can link to other data from here.
Invertebase
Data and image search for collection of invertebrate animals, with the exception of terrestrial arthropods (which you can use SCAN to search)

Student Paper Setup Guide
This guide will help you set up an APA Style student paper. The basic setup directions apply to the entire paper. Annotated diagrams illustrate how to set up the major sections of a student paper: the title page or cover page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list.
Student Paper Checklist
Use this checklist while writing your paper to make sure it is consistent with seventh edition APA Style.

APA provides detailed guidance on each aspect of APA Style and Grammar at the following links:

Paper Format
Grammar
Bias-Free Language
Tables and Figures
In-Text Citations
Learn proper formatting as well as how to avoid both overcitation and undercitation.
References
Proper formatting enables your reader to track down each of the works you've cited.

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