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To get a better understanding of key information literacy concepts to help you become a more effective researcher, please visit the following research guide: Research Basics

There you will find pages on:

• Plagiarism 
• Direct Quotes
• Paraphrasing
• Source Types - Popular vs. Scholarly, Primary vs. Secondary Sources
• Peer Review
• Search Strategy & Keywords
• Source Evaluation

Quinnipiac Librarians are here to help you navigate the research process!

Here's how they can assist:

• Research Strategy Development:
  • Librarians can help you refine your research question, identify relevant keywords, and develop effective search strategies.
• Source Selection and Evaluation:
  • They can guide you in finding credible and relevant sources, teaching you how to evaluate information critically.
• Database Navigation:
  • Librarians are experts in library databases and can help you find the most appropriate ones for your research.
• Citation Management:
  • They can provide instruction on using citation management tools like RefWorks and formatting citations according to different style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• Interlibrary Loan Services:
  • Librarians can assist in obtaining materials not available in the QU library through interlibrary loan.
• One-on-One Assistance:
  • Librarians offer research consultations where you can meet with a librarian individually to get personalized help.

The staff of the Learning Commons provide invaluable support for the QU community, including:

• Peer Academic Support / Tutoring
• Support for Students with Disabilities
• Academic Coaching & Outreach

If you need tutoring assistance, please contact the Learning Commons via their email: LearningCommons@Quinnipiac.edu

Please remember that tutors will not copy-edit your papers for you, but they can look for and give advice on copy-editing problems. The tutor email box is checked daily. Feedback turnaround time can be up to 48 hours, though it can be longer over the weekends or in busy times. If you anticipate needing a tutor, make contact with the Learning Center email address 5 days before the assignment is due.

You can also view the Learning Commons page in MyQ via this link: Learning Commons in MyQ

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