With final projects and papers rapidly approaching, we thought you might like to see a selection of our most popular research guides and video tutorials. Here are the top five of each:
Top Five Research Guides
5. MLA Style Guide (8th edition): Here's a quick and handy guide to using MLA citations in your paper.
4. APA 7 Style Guide: And now, a quick and handy guide to using APA citations in your paper. (We have Chicago too!)
3. Evaluating Media in the Age of Fake News: Misinformation swirls around the internet and can be hard to spot. Find helpful information here, as well as material on paid trolls, the Q conspiracy, and common scams directed at college students.
2. Using the Library Remotely: The majority of our library resources are online and this shows you all the tricks. You don't need to enter the library on campus in order to make good use of it!
1. Research Paper: A step-by-step guide: With over 14,000 views to its credit, we're guessing that other colleges have found this guide too. It's a detailed tutorial in 9 steps on writing research papers. If you're feeling clueless, this is a good place to start!
Top Five Video Tutorials
5. Using the SIRS Database: If you need to write a paper on "a current issue that isn't abortion, gun control, or marijuana," SIRS should be your first stop.
4. Narrowing a Research Topic: It can be tricky to think of a research topic that is just the right size for your paper. Here are some tips.
3. Keywords: Choosing the Best Search Terms: Students often get stuck trying to find the best search terms for a database. This video will show you how to get the most out of your research terms.
2. Choosing the Best Database For Your Project: But even before you pin down the right terms to use, you need to find the best database for your needs! Find out how.
1. Writing a Thesis Statement: The mere words "thesis statement" can strike terror into the heart of any student. Find out how to conquer the dreaded thesis statement and produce one that is effective and clear.
If none of these has the information you're looking for, we have many other guides and videos, and we like you to come in and ask us! Or try our 24/7 live chat box on the front page.