Research Help
- How to use library databases to do effective research
- How to search, locate, and request materials from the public library and other libraries in the area.
- Questions to ask about sources you want to use for information. Before you use a resource, think about its:
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
- Search operators, advanced searching, and other hints at getting better results from search engines.
- Self-guided lessons to help you improve your searching prowess, daily challenges to test your searching skills, and sample lesson plans for teaching search skills.
Help Accessing Online Resources
UHSL eBooks and Audiobooks
- How to access UHS's collection of eBooks and audiobooks
- How to use your C/W MARS library card from the Uxbridge Free Public Library or BPL eCard to borrow eBooks and audiobooks on your iPad
- How to get an eCard from the Boston Public Library and use it to access databases, including JSTOR
- Click the tabs at the top of the page to search the library catalog or databases
Understanding What You're Looking At Once You've Started Your Research
Scholarly vs Popular Sources
Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
- Video from URI Libraries helps you decide if you've found a scholarly article
Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
- Resource from NCSU Libraries explains the parts of the articles you find in the databases
After the Research:
Help for When You're Writing Your Paper
Google Drive
Why Cite?
- Video from URI Libraries talks about the practical and theoretical reasons to cite your work
Citation Help
- NoodleTools tutorials and other resources to help you format your papers and citations correctly in MLA, Chicago, or APA style