Start Here: How do I pick the right materials for my research?

 ...to "START HERE" !

The people at the FIT Library are here for you and we're glad you found us!

• Are you new to FIT and are curious about what the FIT Library has to offer you?
• Do you feel like you missed out last semester and didn't find really good resources for some of your assignments?
• Have you just started working on a paper or project and feel stuck or confused?
• Are you comfortable with basic research but looking for the "right" materials to make great outcomes? 
• Did your professor say something about using "databases", "scholarly materials", "primary resources" or something else you're not really sure where to find or how to use?
• Are proper citation formats stressing you out?
• Do you feel like you missed out last semester and didn't find really good resources for some of your assignments?

Try this guide for your general research questions, and contact us by email, chat or text for more help with any of your class assignments or other research needs. 

Let us know if you've found this guide useful, and what else you'd like to see us include.          

This guide is an overview of some of the materials available from the FIT Library, both online and in person. There are also tips on how to choose a "good" web site and how to format a bibliography/references/works cited list. 

The Why? Why not? section and notes throughout the guide can help you decide which type of material may work best for a specific research need.

Librarians and library staff are here to help you through any point of the research process, so ask us!                        

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