Writing research papers and creating presentations can be very challenging. Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.
Are you required to use Excel, Word, or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications?
If not, consider visiting the Microsoft Office website. The site contains a plethora of information on their products including how-to documents, templates, webcasts, training videos and more.
Mabee Library has a wide selection of books on writing: writing theses, writing disserations, writing proposals, writing presentations, writing term papers, technical writing, and writing for publication in various fields. Be sure to search for books like these that will answer your questions and aid your writing choices.
Colorado State University's Writing Studio offers Writing Guides that supplement the the guides created here at UIW.
You might your questions answered in these sites as well:
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
University of Wisconsin-Madison Writer's Handbook