Ask Yourself...
 Is my research topic too narrow? - ...or is it too Broad for the length of paper I need to accomplish?
- Would another resource or database be more helpful?
- A different type of periodical index, a different type of web search engine, the library's catalog instead of the web...
- Is there another way to say what I'm saying?
- For example- youth, adolescent, teens, teenagers, young adults or drug, alcohol, substance abuse, use. Think about how to construct you search for the proper database to achieve the maximum results.
- Do I need some background knowledge before I undertake the detailed topic I'm interested in?
- Maybe begin by consulting a reference librarian about reference sources.
- Truthfully there are so many questions that could be asked we cannot even begin to answer them here!
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Ask a Librarian....
- Just Ask! Come to the reference desk or use our e-mail reference for suggestions on how to get started.
Database Searching and Search Tips
Boolean Logic 
Boolean Search Samples
Truncation
Principles of Good Research
Starting Your Research
12 Steps of Effective Research
Researching Topics: A Sample Search
Author Credibility
Plagiarism
Plagiarism (web sites for students)
Plagiarism (web sites for faculty)
Evaluating Sources
Finding Books
Examples of PC Library Catalog Searches
Using Our Library Catalog
Keywords and Subject Headings
Library of Congress Classification System
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finding Pro/Con Sources
Finding Books Using Call Numbers
Finding Articles
Types of Periodicals
Point of View in Periodicals
Connecting to Periodical Indexes from Home
Citing Sources
Citation Styles
MLA Style Citations
AIP Style Citations
APA Style Citations
Chicago Manual of Style Citations
Finding Internet Sources
Web Addresses (URLs)
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