Research Help
Please use the following links to assist you in your research at Phillips Library. If a link has "(.pdf)" after it, this link requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and view. If it has "(PowerPoint)" after it, you will need Microsoft PowerPoint (part of the Microsoft Office suite) to open and view.
Periodical Information
- What is a Scholarly Journal? (.pdf file) - updated 8 August 2006
- Comparison of Periodical Types and Usage - updated 28 June 2006
Research Guides
- Finding Resources Using Key Words (.pdf file)
- Library Information in a Nutshell - updated 13 August 2007
- Library Research Using Primary Sources - updated 28 June 2006
- Ordering Books from other Libraries through our Library Catalog - updated 28 June 2006
- Tests Measurement Scales & Assessment Tools (.pdf file) - updated 28 June 2006
- Using Online Resources (.pdf file)
- Searching for Periodical Articles (.pdf file)
Plagiarism
- What is Plagiarism? (.pdf file) - updated 28 June 2006
- Use the online plagiarism detection service: TurnItIn
- See the instruction sheet, Getting Started with TurnItIn
Style Guides
- Link to the Center for Teaching & Learning's Mini-APA Style Guide (.pdf file)
Link to the APA's web pages on Electronic References - Link to the Center for Teaching & Learning's Mini-MLA Style Guide (.pdf file)
Link to the MLA's web pages on Documenting Sources from the Web
Evaluating Sources
- Evaluating Print & Electronic Resources and Information - updated 28 June 2006
- Rating Web Pages for Content (.pdf file)
Research Tips for Nursing Students
- Finding Books at AU and in Illinois (PowerPoint)
- Finding Books Worldwide (PowerPoint)
- Finding Journal Articles using CINAHL (.doc)
- Finding Journal Articles using ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source (PowerPoint)
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