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Color-coded citation styles


Here's the perfect guide to get you settled into basic citation rules. We've put together color-coded examples of APA, MLA, AMA, Chicago and Turabian.   (...more)

Keyword searching vs. subject searching


Are you wondering which option to choose in the library catalog and databases? These search tips will help you to get relevant results from library databases and catalogs. (...more)

Annotated Bibliographies


What is an annotated bibliography and how do you develop one? Our guide will get you started. (...more)

Tips for using the online catalog


Librarians have created these expert guides to help you navigate the online catalog. Includes Boolean searching, numeric searching, conference proceedings and much more. (more...)

 

Impact factor


Impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the "average article" published in a given scholarly journal has been cited in a particular year or period and is often used to measure or describe the importance of a particular journal to its field. Learn how to use it to your advantage. (...more)

Identifying a scholarly monograph


What is a scholarly monograph and how do you identify one? Also, how to find out if a particular monograph might meet your research needs.  (...more)

Dissertations and thesis writing tips


Stalled on your thesis or dissertation? Here are some books that may help you get inspired to start writing again. Includes direct links to the online catalog. (...more)

How to access the Chronicle of Higher Education

 

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