Research Guides

Click the links below for help on the topics listed. You will be directed to other college websites that provide sound advice on these fundamentals, or you will find information provided by our reference librarians. We are available to give you guidance on specific course assignments; however, always check with your instructor first for the details of your assignment.

Research Process

• Identify and Develop Your Topic
• Find Background Information
• Find Primary Sources
• Find Books and Articles
• Find Websites
• Find Statistical Information
• Evaluate Sources
• Cite Sources

Other Research Information

• Avoid Plagiarism
• Boolean Searching
• Information Literacy
• Library Vocabulary
• What are Scholarly Journals?