Research Resources:
Why not just Google it you might ask? The resources listed below will have already vetted resources, so you don't have to determine whether it is valid or not.
Plus, many of these online resources provide a citation for you.
DISCUS - Discus, which stands for Digital Information for South Carolina Users, is South Carolina’s Virtual Library for all South Carolinians and provides free access to an electronic library that is available 24/7. This is a great resource for research because the sources are already vetted and many of them have the citations available.
Greenville County Library - you will need a library card to access these resources. Don't have one? Contact the library to get your card and access to some great resources!
Greenville Tech Library - you will need a library card to access these resources as well. If you don't have one, stop by the Greenville Tech library on campus and ask how to sign up for a card.
Library of Congress - "The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections." This is a great place to find primary resources.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - this websites contains over 60,000 resources for American History.
Plus, many of these online resources provide a citation for you.
DISCUS - Discus, which stands for Digital Information for South Carolina Users, is South Carolina’s Virtual Library for all South Carolinians and provides free access to an electronic library that is available 24/7. This is a great resource for research because the sources are already vetted and many of them have the citations available.
- Discus is currently offering free access to Tutor.com, a service of The Princeton Review.
Greenville County Library - you will need a library card to access these resources. Don't have one? Contact the library to get your card and access to some great resources!
Greenville Tech Library - you will need a library card to access these resources as well. If you don't have one, stop by the Greenville Tech library on campus and ask how to sign up for a card.
Library of Congress - "The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections." This is a great place to find primary resources.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - this websites contains over 60,000 resources for American History.
Copyright, Plagiarism, and Citing Sources |
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Purdue Online Writing Lab - This is a great resource from Purdue University that has resources for writing and researching including how to cite sources.
Types of Plagiarism and How to Avoid Them |
Electronic Search Strategies
Electronic Searching Strategies - this website will provide you with quick tips for searching the internet.
8 Tips to Google Like a Pro - this infographic will help you narrow down your search and find what you're looking for in less time.
8 Tips to Google Like a Pro - this infographic will help you narrow down your search and find what you're looking for in less time.
