LibGuides: How to use CQ Researcher: Getting started

Getting started

Choose a topic: Define the research question/statement

Find sources: Identify the information need. Do you need background info? A research article? A literature review article? etc. What databases would include this type of information on your topic? In addition, you can work with a librarian.

Use Keywords: construct a list of concepts/words that you will use.

Critical thinking skills: Is the info relevant, reliable, current, appropriate?

Cite: Make sure to cite all work.

Productivity Tools

Evernote
Take notes, organize them in folders, get to them anywhere with the online and mobile versions.
Google Drive
Maximize your Google account by creating documents that you can easily share and work on with others.
Trello
Great for project management for yourself or with a group of people. It's easy to see to organize tasks.
ToodleDo
Create to do lists with due dates, organize lists by topics, and get reminders.

Can't find an item

Can't find something

Can't find it at our library? Use our Inter-Library Loan service to borrow materials from other libraries. Before requesting books or articles from another library, you should search the Library Catalog (books), or the Journal List (articles) to see if we have the item you need. If you still can't find what you're looking for, then request the item through interlibrary loan. Here is a link to the Inter-Library form

How to use CQ Researcher

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Getting started

Productivity Tools

Can't find an item

Can't find something