The Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library
Library Tutorials for Students
Getting Started with Research
The tutorials on this page will help you get started with the research process.
You'll find more advanced tutorials on subsequent pages. Use the navigation menu at the left to explore this guide.
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Find a Book by TitleThis tutorial shows you how to search for a book when you know its title, how to determine where the book is located in the library, and how to find it on the shelf.
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Find a Book by TopicAfter completing this tutorial, you'll be able to use keywords to search WorldCat, narrow your search results using limiters, and recognize whether a book is available in the library.
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Choosing a Topic and Search TermsUse this graphic organizer to brainstorm topics and then to generate some keywords about your topic.
Keywords
Once you've decided on your topic, it will help you to make a list of keywords that you can use to begin searching for information. Initially, you might start with the key concepts from your research question. Try the exercise below to see how you do with selecting keyword concepts.
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Keyword Concept GridWhen you're ready to create a list of keywords and related concepts, this graphic organizer will help.
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Research Help
How to Start Your Research: A DIY Guide
Need help getting started with your research? This guide provides you with help for each step of the research process. Click DIY to visit the guide.
