1. Identify and use scholarly sources. Not sure what a scholarly source is? Check out What's a Good Source?
2. Find timely and good data on the status or quality of democracy. Look at the tabs on this libguide relating to recommended sources and locating sources.
3. Organize your bibliography correctly. Citation and style information can be found at this Libguide.
4. Use and follow a consistent form of citation. Citation style information can be found at this Libguide.