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If you need any help doing research, finding materials, or using library resources, be sure to come to the library and ask for help. We are here to help you find whatever you need.
| Search Strategies |
Learn the difference between keywords and subject headings. Practice with subject headings will improve your chances of finding articles directly related to your topic. |
| Identifiying Sources |
Learn how to tell the difference between scholarly and popular sources, and how to limit your searches to the former. Coursework at ASMSA requires you to use only scholarly and academic sources. |
| Evaluating Websites |
Learn established methods of evaluation that can help you decide if a source you've found is worth using in your papers. Before using facts, quotations, or ideas from websites, evaluate them! |
| Avoiding Plagiarism |
Plagiarism means using and/or taking credit for someone else's work, whether intentionally or not. Learn tips to avoid accidental plagiarism in a variety of formats. |
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