Library Research 

GS 101 - Information & Research Basics - is being offered for one credit. Please contact the library at 827-2434 for more information. Here is an extensive list of research-related links.

To have plenty of time to finish your paper on schedule, create a time table of tasks for doing your research.  Here are some general Study TIps including online practice tests.

Getting Around the Library  

How familiar are you with getting around in the library? Take the Library Use Questionnaire to find out!
Need a refresher? Then visit How to use the library ©2000 University of Minnesota  Libraries Team.
Unfamiliar with library abbreviations? Then look at  Library Terms © 2001 by Joan M. Reitz.  
If you need to know the meaning of abbreviations, look at Journal Abbreviations © Gerry McKiernan, Iowa State University Library.

Take the How to find books and more  an online tutorial from the WNY Library Resources Council

Have a reference question? Call us at 827-2434 during regular business hours. We will get back to you by the next business day.

Journals  

What's a Journal? © 2000 The Pennsylvania State University -a one minute online tutorial.
What is the difference between a Journal and a Magazine?
What is the difference between Database articles and articles you find on the Internet?

 Take the EBSCOhost tutorial to learn how to find database  journals.

Internet Article Evaluation
Guidelines on Evaluating Health Information 
Visit the Internet page for articles and related topics on Copyright, Fair Use etc.
Science Search Engine © Elsevier Science 2001-2003

How to Cite Your Sources

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Help in Writing a Research Paper

Not sure of a topic? Browse the Student Guides page. 
Before you begin your research, consider looking at some Ground Rules for Beginning to Write a Research Paper at Trocaire College, what Plagiarism IS, and this cool "You Quote It, You Note It" tutorial. 

To have plenty of time to finish your paper on schedule, create a time table of tasks for doing your research. Another good source is the University of Wisconsin- Madison Writing Center © 2002 which includes links for planning and writing a research paper, APA & MLA style, stages of the writing process, types of assignments, how to improve your  writing, and grammar & punctuation sections.   

You may also want to look at Step-by-step instructions for approaching a research paper assignment: nine modules from Pennsylvania University (© 2002-2005 University Libraries), on defining a topic, identifying resources, using periodicals & journals, searching online, locating resources, citing your sources, using web resources, evaluating your search, and other related topics about the information age. 

Here are some sample Student Model Papers to look at as guides (from The Write Source) Washington State University. Also look at Common Errors in English Usage by Paul Brians, Professor of English. 

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