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Research Tips

Posted On : 28-Oct-2024
Last updated on 01 December 2024

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Explore helpful tips for efficiently locating resources like books, periodicals, and full-text articles. Learn how to search the web effectively, and cite your sources accurately.

The Research Essentials series offers concise videos covering every step of the research process, from start to finish. These videos are here to guide you. For additional support, don’t hesitate to Ask a Librarian.

Video Guides from other Universities and Websites

  1. Coming Up with a Topic - Courtesy of McMaster University
  2. How to Create an Effective Research Question - Courtesy of Libraries - University at Buffalo
  3. Find Anything Fast (Google/Google Scholar) - Courtesy of Epic Tutorials
  4. Finding Good Stuff - Courtesy of Libraries - University at Buffalo​
  5. Evaluating Websites: CRAAP Test - Courtesy of McMaster University
  6. Plagiarism - Courtesy of Caity Selleck​
  7. Citing Sources​ - Courtesy of Brock University

Other Research Tips

Elsevier Researcher Academy
The Elsevier Researcher Academy offers a completely free platform to support early and mid-career researchers in reaching their full potential.​

Author Guidance for Research and Manuscript Publication
Discover resources and tools to support you at every stage of your research and manuscript publication journey. From planning and conducting research to writing and submitting your manuscript, find expert guidance to navigate the process with confidence.