Research Tips

Find peer-reviewed sources on a given topic using the Virtual Library's databases.

Databases don't use natural speech/sentences for search terms.  Learn how to do a Boolean search here.

Use Boolean and other operators to improve your Google searches as well.  Find phrases to make Googling more effective here.

Canadian website with new resources and information for evaluating sources.

A method for evaluating online sources for credibility.

An acronym for remembering what criteria use to evaluate sources.

Comprehensive guide on how to cite a variety of sources according to different style guides.  Especially useful if you need to cite a non-traditional source, like a social media post.

Use the citation tool in Google Docs to generate a works cited, reference, or bibliography page in MLA, APA or Chicago.  Instructions are here.

Explore and consider Indigenous perspectives and challenges to Western, institutional citation practicest.