Welcome to the University Libraries' Online Senior Project Library Research Path. Start with Tutorial 1 and work your way through all six, or explore the tutorial that you're most curious about. Take each tutorial as many times as you need! Don't forget to rate the Research Path.
In addition, check out our UNIV 4995 Research Guide.
Work from a big picture subject to a question by brainstorming your research interests.
Develop a game plan for getting started on your research project, isolate the keywords in your research question or topic, brainstorm more keywords by searching, and combine keywords using Boolean logic.
Learn what a library database is, access databases from the University Libraries website, and match specific databases with your information needs.
Learn tips and tricks for navigating Google. Wikipedia, and Google Scholar.
Critically evaluate websites, learn strategies and tools for identifying credible news sources, and learn why library databases are your best bet for credible information.
