Research Help

 

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Searching Tips

Where to look for information

Google Advanced Search

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Library Catalog Advanced Search

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Is this webpage authoritative?

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Taking Notes
Notetaking Tips

How to take notes that properly prepare you for citing resources

Book notesheet

Encyclopedia notesheet

Periodical notesheet
Video notesheet
Web notesheet

 


 

Documenting Resources
Peel Standards for Citing Resources

Formats and examples for citing using MLA, APA and Chicago style

Research and Documentation Online

Detailed information and samples of MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles for research papers

SourceAid Citation Builder

Builds citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles

Citation Machine

free online citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago style

Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide

Examples of notes and bibliographic entries for print and electronic sources

Plagiarism – How to avoid it

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism Tutarial
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What is Turnitin.com

Student Mini Guide to Turnitin

 

Essay Help

Essay Exemplars

Transitions

MLA Style Essay Format

APA Style Essay Format