Research Help

User Guides and Resources

Research Guides

Find information and resources by subject, special topic, or class.

Selected Websites

Search websites by topic in the Research Guides.

Citation Help Guides

View citation examples for common source types using both APA and MLA styles. Also find links to selected websites featuring more detailed style guides and examples.

Library Catalog (FLO) Help Guides

Access the FLO help manual.
Find hints for searching videos and DVDs and a guide to locating curriculum materials (including children's literature.)

Avoiding Plagiarism

Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism

From the Council of Writing Program Administrators, this is written for faculty, but offers a clear description of the differences between plagiarism and misuse of sources.

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid it

Helpful information about plagiarism from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Research Strategies

Critical Writing and Thinking - The Writing Center at Brown University

Includes "11 Useful Things to do When Writing a Paper" as well as concise information on thinking and writing.

Methods of Research - Ithaca College Library

Has a flowchart of a search strategy, a section on evaluating sources, and a section on citation.

The Research Cycle

"The Research Cycle differs from some models in its very strong focus upon essential questions and subsidiary questions early in the process. The Research Cycle puts students in the role of information producers."

Writing an Annotated Bibliography

This guide is from Roger Williams University Library.

Wheelock College Library Research Log (pdf)

Download and print one version of a research log to help you record of what and where you've searched and your results.

Project Planner (pdf)

From the Office of Academic Advising and Assistance.

Assignment Calculator

Some material in the help guides may be specific to University of Minnesota, but the assignment calculator creates a timeline with linked guides to help you plan and complete your research project.

Research FAQs and Appointments

Research FAQs

Find answers to common questions about doing research and the Library's resources here.

Research Appointments

Make an appointment with a librarian or phone, e-mail, IM, or drop by.