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On this page are guides to using the Library's catalogs, library and Internet research strategies, and citing your sources. There are also screencast tutorials available on similar subjects. For lists of resources and specialized guides, choose your discipline from among our libraries and collections. Links to guides for specific article databases can be found via the Electronic Resources website.

Library Catalogs

OskiCat

Getting Started with ebrary

Citation Styles, Style Guides, and Avoiding Plagiarism

APA Style Guide (PDF)

MLA Style Guide 6th edition (PDF, under revision)

MLA Style Guide 7th edition (Purdue)

Chicago-Turabian Style Guide (PDF)

How to Cite Film, Video, and Online Media (adapted from MLA style)

Citation Management Tools

Finding Information on the Internet

Evaluating Resources

Evaluating Web Pages

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