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* Research Basics *

College-level research can be difficult, even for students who have previously done research. This guide is a great starting point for learning about how to successfully conduct literature-based research, such as secondary research or a literature review.

Research Skills

Research Writing

  • Creating A Research Space or CARS
    CARS is a framework to help writers create effective proposals and introductions to their research papers.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Best pratices in the use of artificial intelligence tools for research
  • * Scholarly Communications *
    The latest in Schol Comm news!
  • Publishing Responsibly
    How to publish your research papers responsibly, including information on Open Access (OA), reseearch assessment, etc.
  • Developing an Effective Search Strategy
    This guide provides guidance on developing effective search strategies that can be applied across different research needs as well as practical tips and resources to help users refine their search techniques.
  • Citing Sources
    A guide on how & why to cite sources including summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, style guides, citation management tools, plagiarism, and responsible conduct of research (RCR)
  • Intellectual Property
    An introduction to intellectual property, such as patents, copyright, and trademarks
  • Citation Management
    A guide to Citation Management using two of our recommended resources: Zotero and EndNoteWeb
  • Using and Evaluating Sources
    This guide explains how to use sources to support your ideas and how to evaluate them to make sure you're using the best sources for your purposes
  • Proposal Development & Grant Writing
    This guide provides resources to help investigators prepare grant proposals
  • Open Scholarship / Open Science
    This guide is an introducton to open scholarship or open science--a framework for the free and rapid dissemination of research
  • Predatory Publishing
    Not all open access publications are created equal--some are of very low qaulity and should be avoided. This guide will help researchers tell the difference
  • Authorship and Contributorship
    This guide provides researchers with a comprehensive overview of the ethical attribution of authors and other contributors. It covers the key frameworks and guidelines, including the ICMJE and CRediT systems, as well as the CSE and COPE standards. Additio