Summer Research

Summer Research

Head of Geology Library & Map Room
Mathematical Sciences Librarian
Science Education Specialist

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Danny Dotson
Contact:
180E Geology Library
Orton Hall
614-688-0053

Summer Research Flow Chart

Find Books

Find Articles

Google Scholar covers a wide range of topics.

Use the above link to you can make sure Google Scholar works best for you on or off campus.  In order to better use it, connect it to OSU by going to Settings > Library links (on left) and then search for Ohio StateCheck the option The Ohio State University Libraries - Find It @ OSU.

Data Sources

Accessing Items

You'll see some important buttons while using the OSU Libraries resouces. Especially important are these 4:

 

Request this item button

Where: OSU Library Catalog.

What: Have an item sent to another location for pickup or recall an item checked out.

 

OhioLINK Catalog button

Where: OSU Library Catalog.

What: Check for access of an individual item via OhioLINK - such as an item checked out at OSU. Also repeats searches in the OhioLINK catalog to see additional options for your need.

 

request button for OhioLINK

Where: OhioLINK Catalog

What: Click to have an item delivered to OSU from an OhioLINK library.

 

Find It! button

Where: Library Databases

What: Check for online access to journal articles, conference papers, and more. Also gives interlibrary loan option if item is not available online.

 

Citing Resources

 

 

In databases, you can use Find It! to create single citations.

 

 

If you use citation software, generate citations from Find It!, or copy from anywhere - ALWAYS check it against the actual item you are citing to make sure it has the correct information and it is formatted correctly.

Writing & Communicating Your Research

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