WIC Survival Guide

Research

How to Find What You Need

Your previous research strategies may not be enough for you to succeed in your WIC course research assignment. Each discipline may have its own methodology, so don’t be afraid to ask your professor or your subject librarian for help. The OSU library has research tutorials that guide you through your research, as well as research guides by subject.

At the university level, the kind of research you do and the sources you need are often defined by the type of assignment you’re given. Here is a list of media you may encounter during your research process:

Students are sometimes frustrated when a source they want is not available from the library. If this happens, remember that you are able to order sources from the following:

• ORBIS/SUMMIT - a shared catalog that combines the holdings of over 30 academic libraries in Oregon and Washington.
  Books arrive within 3 working days if they aren't checked out.
• Interlibrary Loan - a service that obtains periodical articles not available at the OSU Libraries and books not available through Summit. Delivery time can be from several days to several weeks, depending on the availability of the item. Articles are sent electronically; other items are sent through the mail.

Evaluate the credibility of an internet site if you use information from it.