Research Assistance

This area provides helpful information for research projects. It also contains links to subject specific guides created by our subject specialists.

• Citing Sources
  Find detailed information about citing your electronic sources.


• Essential References
  The following page provides links to web based reference tools such as almanacs, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and style manuals.


• Library Handouts
  The following page provides links to handouts available in the JSU Library that will help you find materials within the Library and on the Library's Web site. These handouts will also provide instructions for searching the databases.


• Library Research By Subject
  The following pages provide links that will help you find books, journal/magazine articles, and Internet sites by specific subjects.


• Library Tutorials
  The following page provides links to online tutorials developed by the librarians at the Houston Cole Library.


• Research Tools
  Our Researching Your Topic page provides information and details on the steps of the research process.


• Researching Your Topic
  This page provides the steps and detailed information about researching a topic.


• Topical Pathfinders
  This page provides research guides related to a specific subject and/or topic. These guides are designed to help you find resources in our library. If your subject is not listed at this time, check one of the following links or contact a Librarian.