Online Tutorials
- Library Tutorial : Navigating the Library Services Web Site
- I-Share Tutorials
Multimedia tutorials full of tips on how to effectively and efficiently search the I-Share catalog.
Citing Sources
- Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper (Duke University Library)
Tips and examples on how to create a works cited page using APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian or CSE styles.
- Citing Sources Within Your Paper (Duke University)
Tips and examples on how to cite sources within your paper's text, using APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian or CSE styles.
- APA Citation Examples (PDF)
A brief overview of how to use the APA style for citing sources. For more detailed examples and explanations, see Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, available in the library's reference room at R 808.06615 P96a 5 ed
- MLA Citation Examples (PDF)
A brief overview of how to use the MLA style for citing sources. For more detailed examples and explanations, see MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, available in the library's reference room at R 808.02 M72h 6 ed
- NCC Guide to Writing, Documentation and Information Resources (PDF)
Official North Central College guide to writing and documentation.
Help with Writing Papers
- Hot Paper Topics
Suggested paper topics, with links to webpages offering information, views and opinions. From St. Ambrose University.
- NCC Writing Center
North Central College's Writing Center offers support for all stages of the writing process.
Help with Research
- How to find books, articles, movies and more at the library
Visit the library's tips pages to get information on how to find and use library resources.
- Oesterle Library's Outline of Research Strategies
How to effectively and efficiently do research.
- Research Strategies by William Badke
Online version of a book on research strategies. Available in HTML and PDF versions.
- Comparing Periodicals
Learn how to tell the difference between scholarly journals, trade publications, popular magazines, journals of opinion, and professional journals.
- Evaluating Websites
How to tell if a website is giving you reliable information, and whether or not it might be a good source to use in a paper for class.
- The Deep Web: How to find web pages hidden from search engines
Not everything on the web is visible to popular search engines. Here's how to track down good information that you might not otherwise find.
- Plagiarism
Articles and websites about what plagiarism is and how to avoid committing it when doing work for your classes.
- Copyright and Legitimate Use
Some basic information about copyright law, including a discussion of how you can (and can't) use other people's copyrighted works for yourself.
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