The following tutorials will help you find a research topic and conduct successful searches for material. http://www.library.yale.edu/science/instruction/IL_Std1_Lesson7_sci.html Yale University Library information literacy tutorial that goes through the steps necessary to understand what information is being sought out (selecting a topic, understanding the scope of the assignment), how to acquire the information needed, and how to evaluate what has been found for accuracy and appropriateness. http://writing.colostate.edu/collections/collection.cfm?collectioncategory_active=40 Empirical research writing guides for quantitative and qualitative research from the Colorado State University Department of English. This site goes through different kinds of research falling under these categories with links to more specific descriptions. http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/tutorialsguides.html Excellent listing of tutorials and information from Cornell University Library, including research strategies, critically analyzing information, and bibliographic citations. http://www.umuc.edu/library/tutorials/research/mod1.shtml University of Maryland University College research skill tutorial that succinctly and clearly lays out the research process with helpful tips. http://www.library.arizona.edu/help/tutorials/selectingthebestresources/player.html University of Arizona Library video tutorial on selecting the best resources for your research paper topic. http://www.library.arizona.edu/help/tutorials/plagiarism/index.html University of Arizona Library guide to avoiding plagiarism. |