This guide covers the various steps of the research process. Your research should not be limited to the scope of this guide.  Please feel free to check with a reference librarian for more focused resources on your specific topic.

These guides were created for a specific class, but you may find them useful in your research.

1. Find background information from a book:

• a. Search the library catalog
• b. Find & use online books

2. Choose search terms & strategies

3. Choose quality sources 

4. Search the library databases for articles

5. Find reliable resources on Google:

• a. Introduction
• b. Library databases vs. search engines
• c. Use search engines

6. Cite your sources

Library Services Handout

Library Services Worksheet