STUDY, RESEARCH, WRITING &CITATION GUIDES
Study Skills
California Polytechnic State University Academic Skills Center, Study Skills LibraryDartmouth Academic Skills Center – View study skills videos online, or read about time management, note-taking and stress management
Study Skills Guide – Tips on note-taking, listening, time management, test taking, posted by College of St. Benedict
General Research
Edmonds CC Library Research Basics Tutorial - This basic research strategy is designed to give you a simple plan of action for thinking about your information needs and finding appropriate resources.Finding Videos in the Edmonds CC Library - Finding videos on a subject in the Library Catalog can sometimes be a frustrating exercise. This guide will show you the best method for using the Voyager Library Catalog.
Texas Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT) Developed by University of Texas, Austin
Library Classification - Adapted from the work of librarians at Seattle Central Community College, this guide will help you understand how library classification systems work and why they are designed that way.
Subject Specific Research
Career Research Resources Guide A collection of online and print resources for information on careers, occupations and related educational/training opportunities.Internet Research
Internet Tutorials from the University of Albany LibrariesLibrarysmart.com - Washington State Library's online guide for finding information on the Web
Search Engine Watch
Thinking Critically About Web Resources
Tips for Successful Web Searching - Tips for efficient ways to identify high quality, relevant Web sites
Plagiarism
Documenting Your Sources - PowerPoint presentation on plagiarism and the importance of correctly citing information resources used in a research project.Plagiarism and Academic Integrity - Flash® movie from Rutgers University
Writing and Citation
MLA Citation Form Guide - Edmonds Community College Library - Provides instruction on the proper MLA format for citing books, articles (from both print and web-based research databases), web sites, government documents, pamphlets, audio visual materials and interviews. For additional formats not covered in this guide, see the Web sites below or consult the MLA 6th Edition Handbook which is located at the Reference DeskGuides on MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE and Other Citation Styles - Provides guides for citing online documents. Posted by Bedford/St. Martins
Edmonds CC Learning Support Center - Provides support to students on writing assignments in any subject area and at any stage in the writing process
Guide to Grammar and Writing - Contains an in-depth section on writing essays and research papers. Posted by Capital Community College, Hartford Connecticut
Merriam-Webster Collegiate Language Center - Online dictionaries, thesaurus and language translators
How to Write Annotations: A Library Guide - Explains the definition, function, types, content and characteristics of annotations. Provides step-by-step instructions and examples. Posted by University of Toledo Libraries
