1. Make sure to develop controlled vocabulary for your research.
2. Use the library’s databases.
3. Make sure to check out all of google’s features (i.e. google scholar, books).
4. Get to know field searching (searching for title, author, keywords, etc.)
5. “And” includes all searches that have both (or more) keywords that you entered. Usually less results.
6. “Or” includes all searches with your keywords, but don’t require for both to be in the same result. Usually more results.
7. Get used to making concept maps.
8. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!! Cite your sources in proper citation format.
9. Use encyclopedias to get a general gist of your topic. Wikipedia provides great links for sources.
10. The Baruch general database (BearCat database) searches within some other databases. It’s good if you are unsure of which topic to choose and are looking for ideas.
