The following links are designed to help you get started with research papers and assignments.

The Research Paper: How to Get Started, Information about how to select a topic and more. (PDF)

Search Strategy: The Basics, Guide to finding information about your topic. (PDF)

Choosing a Topic (Flash video)

Refining a Topic (Flash video)

How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography from Cornell University Library

Research resources

• Hartnell Online Catalog, Look up information, access electronic books.
• CQ Researcher, Look up information on current and controversial topics.
• EBSCOhost, Look up magazine and journal articles.
• ProQuest Newspapers, Look up newspaper articles.
• CountryWatch, Look up information about countries.
• CultureGrams, Look up information about world cultures.
• Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, One-stop source for current social issues.
• A to Z list of all research resources

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