Research Basics

When starting your research, try these tricks:

• Learn a little bit about your topic in an encyclopedia.
• While reading, write down a list of terms and synonyms that    mean the same thing or are related to your topic.
• Look for sources in the library catalog & the databases.
• Keep track of your sources in our free citation tool: NoodleTools.

Make sure to thoroughly check into the credibility of the sources you want to use.

If you have questions or need help getting started with your research, Ask a Librarian!