Tutorials

Covers strategies for developing an interesting and manageable research question by brainstorming and exploring resources. NOTE: works best in Firefox browser.

Learn how to customize Google Scholar to get access to full-text through USC Libraries.

Strong keywords are the foundation of every successful search. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to identify strong keywords, refine your search strategy, and use alternative keywords to explore different perspectives.

Not all sources are created equal! This tutorial covers the basics of how to tell if a source is appropriate for your assignment and research need.

Learn how to locate a source for your assignment, select the permanent link to a source, and generate a citation using library databases.

Learn how to use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to maximize your search.