Other Useful Research Links
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CQ Researcher
An excellent starting point to generate timely topic ideas. Each CQ researcher report provides an introduction to the topic as well as resources for continued research. Provided by UCB libraries.
Choose the best web search engine for your needs. Includes a section on developing a topic, defining the scope of a topic and a chart with various search engine characteristics.
University of Colorado Government Publications
Hot topic and subject guides developed by UCB government publications librarians. Links and information to a number of highly useful resources.
University of San Diego- Ethics Update
University of San Diego philosophy professor, Lawrence M. Hinman, designed this site as a resource for Ethics professors and their students. However, the site provides numerous resources on controversial and timely topics in the "applied ethics" section.
University of Louisville
The government publications department at the University of Louisville has compiled resources for a number of hot topics. The majority of the documents and resources listed are publically and electronically available.
Old Dominion University Library- Idea generator
This site is simply an idea generator, which lists numerous ideas and topics divided by discipline. It does not provide resources, rather it aims to provide interesting ideas for a student unable to think of topic.
UCB Search Strategy/ Keyword Worksheet
North Carolina State University- Keyword Builder
North Carolina State University Keyword Builder illustrates the Boolean concepts of 'And' and 'Or'. The keyword builder generates a search string based on the terms entered.
Moraine Valley Community College
Research log sample (pdf).
Research log sample (rtf).
UCB Libraries Citation Guides
UCB Libraries' resource page for citation guides.
REFWorks
A personal online database and bibliography creator that allows users to create a personal database online, import references automatically from multiple databases, organize references, and quickly format bibliographies and manuscripts. You will need to create a login and password. Provided by the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries.
Zotero
Zotero is a free Firefox extension that lives in your webbrowser. It will help collect citation details from web pages, allow you to add notes, and generate formatted citations. Review Zotero's documentation for more details. You may also review Steve Bailey's online tutorial.
Knight Cite
Generates citations, both print and electronic, in MLA, APA, or Chicago styles based on information you enter. Developed by The Teaching and Learning Digital Studio at Calvin College.
Landmark Citation MachineGenerates citations in MLA and APA styles based on information you enter into the web form. You may select various resource types in both electronic and print formats. Developed by the Landmark Project for teachers.
Research Paper Templates
Tool to assist in formatting research papers based on APA, MLA, CBE, and Chicago styles. Developed by Dr. Martin Maner of Wright State University.
Turn It In
Education and Information about plagiarism for students and faculty.
Duke University Library Citation Page
Excellent cite that provides examples of various sources in all the most common style guides. A page describing works cited and a page demonstrating citing within a paper.
Annotated Bibliography
OWL at Purdue University
The online writing center of Purdue University is abundant with writing and research resources. This description of annotated bibliographies provides a definition, a description of purpose, and sample formats and examples.
Cornell University
Olin and Uris libraries resource page describing annotated bibliographies, including description and definition, as well as formatting options.
University of California of Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz libraries resource page that provides definition, composition and purpose of an annotated bibliography. The page also provides additional resources for instruction about annotated bibliographies.
Duke University
The Duke writing studio is another site abundant with writing and research tools. This pdf is a brief and useful handout describing annotated bibliographies.
University of Colorado at Boulder- Research Tutorial
UCB Engineering Library Tutorials
"Learn to use the Library" tutorials developed by Jack Maness.
Cornell University Library
Seven steps to effective research developed by Cornell University Libraries. Brief tutorial and guides, some available in video and sound files. Portions of the information are specific to Cornell libraries.
Duke University- Guide to Library Research
Seven steps to effective research developed by Duke University Libraries. Great clear and easy to read format. Portions of the information are specific to Duke libraries.
University of Connecticut Library Research
UConn's quick start research guide is clearly divided into the different stages of research. You may explore each individual stage of research in their online tutorial, Research 101.
University of Colorado PWR Writing Center
This site details services provided by the Program for Writing and Rhetoric at UC Boulder. The page also details information about the writing center in Norlin Library E156.
Dartmouth College Writing Program
Includes definitions of an academic paper, tips on finding a topic, tips of researching, as well as discipline specific writing tips.
Companion for Undergraduate Dissertations
A resource for social science students writing an undergraduate dissertation or final paper. Much of the information is transferable to general research as well. The site was developed in partnership by the Higher Education Academy's Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics, the Centre for Social Work and Policy and Sheffield Hallam University.
OWL of Purdue University
Online Writing Center of Purdue University is an excellent site full of writing and research tips.
