Salem College Library Research Resources

Research Fundamentals

Before you begin any online research, we strongly suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following fundamentals (these links will open in a new browser window):

Evaluation of Internet Information – What you should look for in an online resource. Courtesy of D. Scott Brandt, Professor of Library Science, Purdue University.

Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it. Courtesy of Northwestern University Writing Place.

Documenting Sources - Fully and accurately identify the resources you have used--I. Lee's Research Guide for Students.

The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing - A guide to writing papers for college courses. It includes sections on thinking, style, structure, evidence, documentation, and mechanics.