Library Lesson: Getting Started with Research

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Apply a basic process to your library research
• Identify ways to get help from the librarians

Check audio on your computer or have headphones ready.

Current news and events can be a good place to look for a research topic or learn about trends in your specific discipline. Watching the world news or reading local newspapers will give you a handle on what's going on and help generate topic ideas!

Visit our Newspapers and Current Events guide to search in our newspaper database.

Click on Databases by Subject > Newspapers and Current Events.

Watch this short video to learn more about library research.

 When working on a research topic keep the following in mind:

• Make sure the topic meets the requirements of the assignment
• Look at current trends or issues within the subject area you are focusing on
• Schedule a research appointment with a librarian or contact them using the chat if you need additional help