LibGuides: Research Basics: Get Started

Off Campus Access

Many of our databases and electronic resources are restricted to only current UCO faculty, staff, and students access off campus. Users will be directed to Central Authentication Services to enter their UCO username and password.

Get Help

Contact a Research & Learning Librarian for help with finding resources and citing sources!

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To get started on your own, check out these resources:

Research FAQs
View frequently asked questions about doing research and using library resources.
Library Tutorials
Videos, click-through tutorials, and other resources covering each step of the research process.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Chambers Library! This guide will help you familiarize yourself with the research process and the library's resources and services. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us for help.

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Central Search Basics

Central Search is UCO's one-stop portal to books, articles, videos, music scores, media, and much more.

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Books in the Library

How to Research by Blaxter
ISBN: 9780335238699

Publication Date: 2010-01-09

How to Research is a clear and accessible guide to the business of doing a research project. It systematically takes the reader through from the planning to the writing up and finishing off.
Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research by Cheryl Lowry
Publication Date: 2016

Choosing & Using Sources presents a process for academic research and writing, from formulating your research question to selecting good information and using it effectively in your research assignments. Additional chapters cover understanding types of sources, searching for information, and avoiding plagiarism
Using Sources Effectively by Robert A. Harris
ISBN: 9781138289680

Publication Date: 2017-01-30

Using Sources Effectively, Fifth Edition targets the two most prominent problems in current research-paper writing: the increase in unintentional plagiarism and the ineffective use of research source material.