Research Tools

In research, you're only as good as the tools you have available and know how to use. If a carpenter kept reaching for his saw, even when he needed a hammer, he wouldn't be much of a carpenter. And what if he didn't even know hammers existed? Below you'll find the key resources you'll need to successfully research your topic, whatever it may be.

	Get an overview of specific resources for a particular subject, as well as advice on how best to start a new search in that field.
	A direct link to URSUS, the online catalog for the University of Maine system. Use it to find books, journals, movies and more.
	The hands down best way to find journal articles out there. Arranged alphabetically or by subject, these resources open up a wealth of research opportunities, all from the comfort of your keyboard.
	Whether it's an almanac, encyclopedia, dictionary or other reference book you need, the days of having to go to the library to find a print copy are over. Browse online reference resources from home!
	From MLA to APA and everywhere in between, this is your destination for help when it comes to properly citing sources.
	The dreaded P word. You've been warned against plagiarizing, but how can you be sure you avoid it altogether?
	A collection of guides written for specific University of Maine at Farmington courses, from BIO 110 to EDU 330. Find out if your course has a guide.