Your Research Passport

Your Research Passport is an interactive tutorial that provides students, faculty, and staff with instruction in the use of library and information resources. This tutorial is accessible to all users, including those with limited computer skills or low bandwidth access to the Internet.

Topics

Getting Started

The first step in any research project is selecting a topic. Once you choose a topic, focusing it will help you decide what kinds of information you need.
Finding Books

Books are a special source of detailed information on a wide range of subjects, both popular and scholarly.
Finding Articles

Articles in periodicals can often provide valuable information about specific topics, research projects, or events.
Searching the Web

Search tools are the primary strategy for finding useful information on the Web. They are searchable or browsable databases of Web content that can link directly to the Web sites they help you find.