Research Help

GETTING STARTED

Research Topic List (Adobe Acrobat .pdf file) | Suggestions of topics for papers and other research projects.

Identifying Scholarly Resources (Adobe Acrobat .pdf file) | Read this before starting your research in order to distinguish between acceptable, scholarly works and those intended for mainstream, popular audiences.

Library Research Tutorial | Learn the basics of conducting research in Wyllie Library, including how to find books and where to look for journal articles.

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FINDING INFORMATION

Online Ready Reference Sources | Answer basic questions about your topic using these online resources.

Library Catalogs | Find books and other library materials using these catalogs, especially UVA-Wise's WebCat.

Departmental Resource Guides | Extensive lists of online and print resources, by course subject area.

Government and Local Resources | Find federal, state, and local government information using these resources.

Online Newspapers | Includes regional, national, and international titles.

Search Engines and Web Guides | Recommended online resources offering broad coverage of topics.

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USING INFORMATION

Evaluating Sources (Adobe Acrobat .pdf file) | Guidelines for determining whether your sources are reliable, scholarly resources appropriate for a college-level research paper or project.

Citing Electronic Sources | How to prepare a bibliography (or, works cited) page. Also, see the "Online!" website for more information on how to cite electronic resources in MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE styles.

Copyright and Plagiarism Information | What you need to know about using material by other authors in your paper.

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