COMM 2335: Argument and Debate

Are you new to ASU? Has it been a while since you needed to do research? Here are some short videos to help you get started searching in ASU Databases

NOTE: If your instructor has asked you to watch library videos and take quizzes, you need to do that through the Information Literacy course, listed under "My Courses" in Blackboard.

There is a lot of information available in our databases and out on the Internet. This video will help you think critically about what you find when doing research for your assignments, work, or personal interests.

This tutorial will help you make better choices when selecting items to use as sources in your research. Learn how to evaluate what you find and match it with your information need.

Information sources can be created for specific audiences. Learn how to identify the differences between popular and scholarly sources.

Increase your chances of finding what you need by identifying keywords and using synonyms.

This video shows you how to truncate your search terms and explains how to use Boolean Operators. Boolean Operators are a very powerful tool you can use to give the database directions on what information you need.

Subject searching is a great way to find information about your topic, focus your search on something specific, and find more resources like one you already have. Learn how to search by subject in this video.

Learn how to find the full-text of articles when you don't see a PDF or HTML link.

Angelo State University takes plagiarism seriously. Learn about plagiarism in this video.

This video provides some tips on how to avoid plagiarising other people's works.

Giving credit to others through citation is an important part of research and, when done properly, can help avoid plagiarism. Learn about citation in this tutorial.

This tutorial can help you decide which citation style to use for your research and shows where to find information on how to properly cite your sources.