Keys to the Capstone

Learn how to keep track of your research through taking notes and other methods.

Learn why sources are cited in academic writing and how citations help you locate information.

Learn the basics of MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles.

Recognize the publication process and the authority of the content of a source in order to determine it’s reliability.

Determine whether a source is relevant to your paper topic

Learn to choose objective sources in order to better support your argument

Learn to recognize currency and understand the standard for currency of sources in different disciplines

Develop a bank of narrow and broad keywords to use while you’re searching for sources Keyword: freshman composition; first-year experience; library tutorials;

In this podcast, learn what Boolean Operators are and how to use them while searching for sources.

In this podcast, learn to combine your keywords and your Boolean Operators to create a search string.

Discusses the difference between sources found on the Internet and sources found in the library’s collection.

Explanation of scholarly sources and popular sources.

Explanation of book sources and article sources. Includes comparisons and use.

Explanation of what constitutes a source and where to find them.

Tips on how to begin developing a paper topic.

Exploration of the subject of libraries and librarians.

Joining the conversation about the information cycle.