CSP Library: DCE (Directors of Christian Education): Introduction to Research/Research Help

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Advanced Searching - Video Tutorials

How do I use databases and catalogs for all they are worth? (Advanced Searching part 1 of 2)
Advanced searching requires advanced searchers, not just advanced search tools and techniques. Understand how the nature of language and the structure of databases can affect your search.
How do I learn searching skills that work in all databases? (Advanced Searching part 2 of 2)
Shows the advanced search features databases have in common that help us to search efficiently, effectively, and specifically -- getting great control over our results. Features general tips and techniques for databases as well as commercial search engines.

Research Help - Video Tutorials

How do I get started with research?
This video will give you an introduction to doing research.
How can I find & evaluate quality websites for academic work?
This tutorial discusses practical tips that can be used to help locate and evaluate quality web sites that are appropriate for your research and academic work. Uses the CRAAP diagnostic.
How do I decide which sources are good to cite?
This tutorial discusses how to determine which sources are good for research and academic work. It includes information about the nature of authority / reliability.

How Do I Get Started With Research?

A video tutorial covering research basics.

What is Get It?

The Get It button appears when full-text is not available in a particular database. Click the button to search for the full text in the rest of the CSP Library's databases. If full-text is available, you will be provided with a link. If not, you can choose to submit an interlibrary loan request. More information on submitting interlibrary loan requests is available here.

Citation Aids

MLA Citation Guide
Up-to-date MLA Citation Guide from Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL).
Zotero
Manage your research sources with this free Firefox add-on.
BibMe
An automatic bibliography generator

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