Research Guides: Research: Getting Started: Welcome!

Wondering How to Start Your Research?

Just getting started on a research assignment?

This guide provides a short introduction to finding journal articles, books, and more. It also includes a few research tips. Research is a skill you will continue to master throughout your time at college. Want to learn more? Make an appointment with a librarian for research help! We can help you with any research topic.

Quick Library Links

Find Articles & Databases
Search our comprehensive collection of databases to find scholarly research, news articles, streaming videos, and more.
Citation Resource Guide
Information on APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles.
Research and Subject Guides
Explore guides created to help you get started researching a specific subject or topic.

How to Get Help with Your Research

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Librarians can help you with things like getting started on your research, narrowing down a research topic, choosing and using a library database or a web resource like Google Scholar, finding and evaluating information on the Internet, locating a relevant book, and more.

How to contact us

See the box on the left side of this page to chat with a librarian 24/7, email us, or call us. If you email or call outside of our normal operating hours, we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Schedule an appointment with a librarian for research help.