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This page will help get you started in how to find what you need for your research.
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Take a look at your syllabus to find out:
Talk to your instructor if you are not certain about any of these. Knowing the parameters and expectations of your assignment will be helpful and save you time when doing research for your topic.
Information can be found in two formats:
Hardcopy (or print) – published on paper
Electronic – search the library website
What are they best used for? How can I find them?
Journal articles from many journals are amalgamated into different online databases, which jumble the articles together either in a hodgepodge of subjects (Academic Search Premier) or into specific subjects (e.g. Criminal Justice database or PsycArticles or Business). Articles in databases are generally not found by using Google.
You can also try OneSearch - which allows you to search through multiple databases at the same time. Use the provided link or the OneSearch tab on the library website.
What are they best used for? How can I find them?
Books are available as:
For research by general subject area and other special research (e.g., Marianists), this link takes you to guides created by the librarians.
As is stated in your Student Handbook, you are expected to and will be required to provide citations for your coursework. Citations are references of where you acquired your information, who the author was, and when this information was originally published.
To help you plan your time and guide you through the writing process.
