Getting started with your research for your senior thesis can be a daunting task. But, librarians are here to help. This guide has been designed to guide students through finding the best resources in their selected topic area. To get started, you'll need to form a good research question. Searching in the literature will help you to refine and perhaps narrow or expand that question. It's critical to be flexible with your research question and to view searching as a part of your inquiry. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:
When you have a question about using the libraries or finding information, we hope that you will ask.
Each department has a librarian subject liaison and library staff across campus are available to help with using library materials. The librarians prepare subject guides to help with finding information in that area. Also, there are guides on special topics, including using the New York Times Online and Citation Managers for Research Organization.
These staff members are glad to try to help. They can --- for example --- give specific recommendations on databases, talk about search terms, help with finding sources, and explain about library services. You are welcome to send an e-mail, call, schedule an appointment, or stop by.
Library Chat help is available many hours during the week and can be a good way to get a question answered without delay.
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