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Research Aids

Ask A Librarian

A librarian is available at the Reference Desk to help you with any research questions regarding your project. Using our Ask A Librarian service will allow you to consult with a librarian from home.

A member of the library staff is available at the Help Desk on the second floor to assist you with catalog searches and findings books on the shelves.

Hot Topics

The library has put together a list of lnternet sites organized by different "hot" topics including Gun Control, Same-Sex Marriage, Media Violence and the Death Penalty. The websites can be accessed here.

The Research Process (handouts)

Extreme Googling - A cheat sheet that shows you how to maximize your Internet search using Google

How to conduct research - A visual flow chart accompanied by notes that details the process of research

Journal or Magazine? - Identifies the differences between these two types of publications
Three Steps to Evaluating Internet Sources - A brochure that describes the best methods of evaluating Internet content
These handouts are also available at the Reference Desk

Working With Citations/Bibliographies

Two of the most common writing and formatting styles you will use for bibliographies in college are those developed by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Listed below are several tools created by the library to help you work with the different styles.

APA Style

An online guide to APA provided by the Duke Libraries - A website that provides citations on various resources
How do I cite resources using APA format? (handout) - Provides examples on how to create a References page in APA
NoodleBib - NoodleBib is a software program accessible online that helps you generate a citation in APA format (Off campus users must get the password from the Reference Desk).

MLA Style

An online guide to MLA provided by the Duke Libraries - A website that provides citations on various resources
How do I cite sources using MLA format? (handout) - A handout that provides examples on the finer points of using MLA for your Works Cited page
NoodleBib - NoodleBib is a software program accessible online that helps you generate a citation in MLA format (Off campus users must get the password from the Reference Desk).
Works Cited Made Easy With MLA Tutorial - A website on building a Works Cited page. This coincides with Library Instruction Session IV.

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Most recent revision: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

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