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Using This Guide
This guide provides information and resources that will help you find, evaluate, and cite sources for your academic research. Navigate between pages using the colored tabs above. Below is a brief description of what information you can find on each of the tabs in this guide.
Start Your Research
Start Your Research is a tool that will search the library catalog and selected databases, all at the same time. On this page, you'll find more information about using the Start Your Research tool and what kind of sources it can help you find, as well as tips for improving your search and getting more useful results.
Evaluating information
This page reproduces the "Checklist for Evaluating Information Found on the Internet" from your Fundamentals of Human Communication guidebook. It also contains a video that explains a little more about determining the credibility of Internet sources.
Databases & Articles
This page contains information about how to search for published journal articles, as well as other sources contained in databases. You can also find several in-depth lists of suggested databases, including core resources in Communication Studies and other resources to support your presentations.
Finding books
This page contains information on how to search for books and other materials in the library catalog. You can also learn more about how to use Interlibrary Loan to find materials the library doesn't own. Finally, check out the handy feed showing the newest Communication Studies materials added to the library collection.
Citing sources in APA Style
This page contains links to websites that will help you correctly format your citations in APA style. It also has some information about using a citation manager, such as Endnote. Finally, you can find a variety of options for getting more citation and writing help on campus.
TexShare
- TexShareA TexShare card is free for all current Texas State students and employees and provides borrowing privileges at Participating Libraries.
- All current Texas State students and employees are eligible.
- Cards are valid for 1 long semester.
- Materials must be returned to the same library from which they were borrowed.
- You are responsible for any charges for lost or damaged materials.
- Students that do not return items will have "holds" placed on their records. This will prevent you from registering for classes, obtaining transcripts or grades, etc.
- For questions about TexShare contact the Ask Alkek Desk at 512.245.2686
