Have questions about research for your class assignments? View our library research tutorials to find out how to pick a manageable research topic, choose effective search terms, and locate peer-reviewed sources.
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Checklists, handouts, and infographics: Text-based worksheets, tip sheets, and checklists to keep on hand as you begin researching.
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How do I choose a research topic? [Video] [Slides] [Handout] [Checklist]
How do I develop a research question? [Video] [Slides] [Checklist]
How do I choose keywords for my search? [Video] [Slides]
How do I find peer-reviewed articles? [Video] [Slides]
Is this article peer reviewed? [Video] [Slides]
Scholarly vs. non-scholarly sources [Video] [Slides] [Chart]
6 quick tips to improve your searching [Video] [Slides]
5 ways to improve your search results [Video] [Slides]
What is a dissertation (and how do I use it)? [Handout]
How do I find dissertations? [Video] [Slides]
How to find an e-book [Video] [Slides]
Using a citation to find the full article [Video] [Slides] [Handout]
Finding cases by topic in Nexis Uni [Slides]
Finding cases in legal news using Nexis Uni [Slides]
Finding cases in law reviews [Slides]
How do I evaluate articles and journals? [Video] [Slides] [Handout]
How do I evaluate books and book chapters? [Video] [Slides] [Handout]
How do I evaluate websites? [Video] [Slides] [Handout]
Data or statistics? [Video] [Slides]
How do I find data? [Video] [Slides]
How do I find statistics? [Video] [Slides]
How do I evaluate data and statistics? [Video][Slides]
Citing and presenting data and statistics [Video] [Slides]
Citation fundamentals [Slides]
How to cite government publications [Slides]
APA reference list [Checklist]
Chicago bibliography/reference list [Checklist]
MLA works cited list [Checklist]
Choosing a citation manager [Video] [Slides]
