Getting Started With Research: The Paper (Or Presentation)

Not sure what your assignment is requiring of you or where to get help? This glossary is a quick guide to words and phrases that you might come across in your work. All official definitions are from the Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary and expanded upon by the library staff.

Credo Information Literacy is a library resource that uses short videos and tutorials to walk you through all aspects of the research process. These tutorials will help you learn about exploring and refining your topic, finding and evaluating sources, and tackling writing and citing.

Try these tutorials to get started:

• Developing a Research Focus: Learn techniques for developing a manageable and interesting research topic
• The Searching Mindset: Get into the research mindset with searching and exploration techniques
• Source Types: Distinguish between types of sources to locate the most appropriate material for your research

Explore the full Credo Information Literacy resource and keep building your research skills!