Research Guides

Researching for an assignment or essay can be easy with the right start.

Check out the research guides and tips below to make completing your assignment as simple as possible.

For any help concerning the research process, talk with your teacher or Ms. McCarthy in the library.

“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.”

-George Bernard Shaw

Research Guides

(you can print and mark these up)

Pre-Research: before you begin finding your information

Researching: getting your information

Post-Research: organizing and using your information

The Purdue OWL has extensive information and tips on conducting valuable research. Check out their website

Research Tips

Always follow the outline and requirements of your assignment.

Make sure you talk to your teacher if you are having any problems with researching.

Research Tip and Tricks

Evaluating a Website

Figuring out if the website you’re looking at is any good (credible) takes a little bit of thought. The University of Guelph Library website has a great checklist to help you make sure you’re using authoritative sites.

Check out their website