*Research Help*: The Research Process

Research is a skill.

Briefly describes the various types of libraries and other sources of information.

Describes various types of libraries and methods for locating them.

What it is and how to use it.

An brief explanation of what Boolean Logic is and how it applies to online searching.

How to recognize a book, article or thesis from a citation.

An explanation of the DDC and how to use it to find materials in the TMC Library.

What they are and how they are used to find materials in a library.

Instruction on an efficient and effective method of reading a book or article for research purposes.

Tips for becoming an efficient researcher.

How to select appropriate terminology with which to search efficiently and effectively.

Getting background information to assist in developing a topic, preparing an outline, identifying key terms and most importantly understanding the topic within its broader context.

The key to doing efficient and effective research.

Describes the many types of resources available for gathering information.

Describes the different types of reference tools and their uses.

A very brief explanation of the various types of periodical literature.

Instructions for using Discovery - the library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

Instruction on identifying appropriate indexes and ow to use them to find articles with special attention to specific indexes and databases for the field of Business.

How to determine if the search query needs adjusting.

Selecting the best resources for a particular topic.

How to keep sources organized for easy use when creating citations and bibliographies.