Tutorials
Below you will find links to tutorials that will help you with the research process. To view the tutorials, you must have QuickTime installed on your computer. Download QuickTime here.
 

• Determining Your Information Need
  Determining Your Information Need (with captions)
   
• Developing a Topic
  Developing a Topic (with captions)
   
• Finding Books
  Finding Books (with captions)
   
• Finding Articles
  Finding Articles (with captions)
   
• Peer-Reviewed Articles
  Peer-Reviewed Articles (with captions)
   
• Evaluating Websites
  Evaluating Websites (with captions)
   
• Citing Sources
  Citing Sources (with captions)

Websites
Research 101
This website offers detailed information on the research process.

Books
Writing the Modern Research Paper
This manual covers all of the basics of writing a research paper from the initial planning stages through manuscript preparation.

Writing the Research Paper
A fantastic guide, including tabbed sections on choosing a topic, the layout of a library and formatting
for MLA, APA and CMS writing styles.

 

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