Research Guides: Library Guides: Tips & Tutorials

Need some quick help?

Take a look at our tutorials below on writing, search strategy, & technology; or ask a librarian, and we'd be happy to help..

Note: Links, tips, and tutorials in our research guides are currently being updated to reflect recent changes in the EBSCO databases, OhioLINK, the Library Catalog, and One Search..

Tips & Tutorials: A-H

Academic Integrity: Avoiding Plagiarism
An interactive online guide with examples & videos.
Academic Writing
Get tips for successful academic writing, grammar help, & writing & citing assistance.
Annotated Bibliographies
Get tips for writing an annotated bibliography & samples.
Database Tutorials - Visit a Research Guide
Visit our Research Guides & choose a research guide according to your topic of interest. Each guide has links to databases & to database tutorials.
EBSCO Databases: Advanced Searching (New)
Learn some powerful techniques for search in EBSCO database
EBSCO Databases: Basic Searching (New)
Learn the basics of the new EBSCOhost interface.
EBSCO's New User Interface--An Overview (PDF)
View a layout with explanations of the features of the new design of our BSCO databases..

Tips & Tutorials: I-Z

Internet Sources & Tools & How to Evaluate Them
Get the best search engines, scholarly search engines, & tools to help evaluate web sites.
Managing & Organizing your Research
Tips on using MyEBSCOhost, sharing folders in databases, setting up alerts, & using citation & bibliographic tools.
Microsoft Office
Get tips on using Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
Quick Reference: APA, MLA, & Other Styles
Guides, Examples, Tutorials, & Links to Personal Assistance
Research 101
Don't know how to begin your research for your paper? Feeling overwhelmed? Start here! Finding articles, books, or news the best way.
Research 101: Getting Started
Learn how to get started with research! Getting a manageable research topic;Developing good search strategy; & Reading effectively.
Using Libraries
Want to know your options after graduation? Or how to using other library resources beyond ODU? This is the guide for you!