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Library Tutorials Self-guided learning at your convenience. Video, audio, and text instruction on many topics such as evaluating information, advanced Internet searching, and tips and tricks for using many of the Library’s research databases.
Research Databases See a full list of the Library's research databases containing scholarly journal articles, eBooks, newspapers, images, videos, magazines, reports and other resources that are not freely available online.
Library Catalog Search the library's catalog for a specific item.
Avoiding Plagiarism A guide full of resources to help you recognize and avoid plagiarism.
Tools for Organizing your Research A collection of tools that will help you organize your sources.

The Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides detailed instruction on all aspects of the writing process. Explore some of the key concepts below:

Thesis or Focus - Learn how to articulate the main idea or claim in your paper.
Outlining - Provide your paper with a solid organizational structure.
Paragraphing - Transform your ideas into a flowing, cohesive paper.
Revising & Editing - Learn how to view your paper with a critical eye to make improvements.
Grammar Essentials - Brush up on spelling, punctuation, and proper language usage.

Need help with a specific assignment? Check the How to Write a... page on our Writing Resources guide to learn how to write literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and more!