Starting a research project can seem daunting at first.  Where do you start? How will you find information? 

This tutorial will help upgrade your research skills so you become successful in your studies.

• The tutorial is accessed via the tabs on the left
• Each subject is divided into short sections, which you can see underneath the red tabs.
• This tutorial works best in when accessed in sequence, from top to bottom.
• You can set your own pace or select specific aspects that you have not mastered yet.
• There are also questions on each subject so that you can test your knowledge.

You can return to this tutorial anytime to refresh your memory.

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The Library is located in the lower level of Canzani. 

• Online assistance via email at library@ccad.edu  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 24/7 access to our online collection of e-resources (e.g. ebooks, databases, online journals, LibGuides, etc.).
• Our website: www.ccad.edu/library

The IT Help Desk is also in the library!  If you need IT help, we are the place to go!

Have a question about using the library? Read our Library FAQs.

This tutorial is inspired by guides by the Technological University of the Shannon and the University Library Groningen. They may be re-used under this Creative Commons license. 

This tutorial was written and designed by Christine Mannix with contributions from Dai Newman. If you use LibGuides and would like to use this guide as a template, please contact library@ccad.edu. Other reuse is under this Creative Commons license.