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What is the hardest part about research for you?
Deciding on a topic: 22 votes (32.35%)
Finding credible sources: 10 votes (14.71%)
Writing a rough draft or outline: 11 votes (16.18%)
Writing the actual paper/project: 13 votes (19.12%)
Citing sources: 12 votes (17.65%)
Total Votes: 68
Ask a Librarian
- Ask Us!Use the Ask Us! service for questions about library resources, research assignments or other information. We offer chat and text, or you can email your question.
- Request Research AssistanceYou may also make an online or face-to-face appointment with a librarian or specialist. Learn more about individual research consultations.
Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)ILL is a free lending service available to current Texas State students and employees. ILL borrows items from other libraries that Alkek Library does not own such as journal articles, books, DVDs, CDs—anything you might need for your research.
Use ILLiad, the online Interlibrary Loan request, to order your ILL items. Enter as much information as you know about the item you need, and the ILL staff will try to track it down.
Contact & Pick-up Info: 512.245.4893 or email with additional questions. Items can be picked up at the Ask Alkek Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.
PRIMO Tutorial!
| This tutorial has been accepted into the Association of College & Research Libraries Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) project and database. It was created by MLS Student Kara Dixon and submitted and accepted to PRIMO in 2012. |
Welcome to Roadmap to Research
This tutorial is intended to rev up your research skills and assist you in every step of your research paper or project. Drive through the information highway by following the "Hwy” tabs along the top. You can also taking a short cut by clicking on an individual tab that is relevant to your interest.
After completing the modules above you will be able to:
- Identify types of information resources and their value
- Identify potential resources for your research focus
- Learn how to access appropriate databases, journals and other search systems on the library's website
- Learn tips and tricks to improve your search results
- Evaluate sources and websites
- Understand how to give credit to your sources and avoid plagiarism
Happy Researching!
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
