Research Guides

Check out these recommended resources for each step of the research process.

Instructions for connecting Google Scholar to UWGB Libraries' resources

Introduction to Search@UW and how to use it to find books and articles.

Quick tips for evaluating sources for academic research

Learn how to identify and understand different types of bias.

How to determine if materials are primary sources or a secondary sources

Determine whether your source is appropriate for college research

Understand what scholarly sources are, distinguish them from non-scholarly sources, and recognize the importance of peer-review.

Identify and understand the differences between newspapers, magazines, trade publications, journal articles, and books.

How to cite your sources in APA, MLA, Chicago, and other formats

Learn about annotations and how to write an annotated bibliography.

Learn tips and tricks for saving and citing resources in NoodleTools.

What is plagiarism, how to avoid it, UWGB policies, and resources