A Guide to Library Research: How to Write a Better Paper

Chapter One ... Getting Started
Pick A Topic

Chapter Two ... Find Out About the Topic
Locate Background Information

Chapter Three ... Books
Locate Books
Understanding Call Numbers

Chapter Four... Articles
Locate Articles
Types of Periodicals- What is a Scholarly Journal?

Chapter Five... The Web and Beyond
How to Evaluate Sources
Evaluating World Wide Web Resources

Chapter Six... Writing the Paper
Style Guides
How to Cite Sources, use Footnotes, etc.
How to Avoid Plagiarism

Chapter Seven... Helpful Hints
How to Make the Best Use of Your Time