Researching

Build your research skills and find high-quality information for your assignments.

Good academic research helps you gain in-depth knowledge, think critically, and support your arguments with credible evidence. The guides in this section will help you find and use different types of information, search efficiently and effectively using appropriate strategies, and evaluate your sources to ensure they are reliable, relevant, and suitable for your work. Whether you're writing an essay, report, or dissertation, developing strong research skills will help you work more confidently and make better academic decisions.

Learn how to choose the right tools and strategies to find academic sources.

Know what kinds of information to use — and how to use them appropriately in your work.

Make confident decisions about which sources to trust, cite, or challenge.

Avoid stress by narrowing your topic and managing your research process effectively.