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POLS/ GRS 95: Introduction to Mexico (TAP) - Beer (Fall 2016): Getting Started

Need help?

If you need additional help with your research for this class, please don't hesitate to contact me.  We can set up a time to meet for an individual consultation, and work through all your research questions.

E-mail: laurie.kutner@uvm.edu

Getting Started

 Using the Library

  • Library materials may be borrowed with a UVM ID card (CatCard).
  • Library computers are equipped with Microsoft Office products.  These computers require your UVM NetID and password to log in.  Always save your work to your space on the UVM server (to which you are logged in.)
  • You must pay for your print jobs and photocopies with your CatCard.
  • You can install library printer drivers onto your laptops to facilitate printing from your laptop to the library printers.
  • There are people in the library that can answer your research questions.  Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance, or use the IM or e-mail reference service by selecting from the “Ask a Librarian” options from the library home page.

Research Process

  • Define your research topic or question in one or two succinct sentences.
  • Identify key search terms (and alternate terms).
  • Identify the types of materials you want. (books, magazine articles, scholarly journal articles, etc.)  Become familiar with the UVM Libraries website.
  • Identify the resources you need to use to get these materials (i.e., use the Classic Library Catalog to find books we own, article indexes to find journal articles, etc.)
  • Conduct initial searches.
  • Based upon results, adjust and refine search terms.  If you are not finding what you need try different search terms. Repeat.
  • Critically evaluate resources for usefulness in answering your research question.
  • Synthesize research into a cohesive, final product that addresses your research question(s); remember to cite your sources.