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Doing Research: Welcome

Welcome!

Conducting college-level research requires a wide range of skills and competencies. This guide will help you complete research projects for any course, whether you're using library resources or not. Work through the guide step-by-step or drop in to whichever section you need. 

We're here to help. Librarians can help you find and evaluate sources, develop a research plan, track down hard copies of sources, and consult on any aspect of your research. No matter your research question, we're here to help. Please reach out to us. You can get help 24/7, in person or virtually. For more information on library hours and services, visit the Library FAQs page.

Library Guide Overview

Here's a quick overview of what information you'll find on this guide:

  • Getting Started: decode your assignment prompt and develop your topic
  • Source Types: explore various types of source materials and how to access them
  • Books: search and find books in our library and beyond
  • Articles: explore best places and ways to find articles 
  • Web: find reliable information online
  • Data: locate statistics and other sources of data
  • Search Tips: identify best practices and common mistakes 
  • Evaluating Sources: identify experts for any topic and find reliable information
  • Research as Conversation: search the way your professors do 
  • Tracking Down Materials: find hard copies of materials
  • Citing Sources: cite your sources painlessly and effectively

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