Learn About Research Fundamentals

Your introduction to research at the UCR Library.

OpenAthen & VPN: Many of the library's online resources, including journals and databases, require authentication. Access them on campus or remotely using OpenAthens (our preferred option, which uses your UCR CAS login) or the Campus VPN.
UC Library Search (8:11 minute video): How to find and access books, articles, and more at UC Riverside, across UC, and beyond

Get it at UC (1:36 minute video): Learn about the "Get it at UC" button, a quick and easy way to find the full text of articles in databases connected to the UCR Library
Reserves (1:18 minute video): Borrow your course textbooks for short periods of time
Call Numbers (2:02 minute video): How to find a physical book in the Library
Additional help with UC Library Search (guide)

Search Strategy (12:15 minute video): How to create successful searches in Library databases; Recommended for students in WRIT 10 and 20 (formerly, ENGL 001A-B-C series)
Database Searching (5:18 minute video): Discover time-saving tools for conducting research; Recommended for students in WRIT 10 and 20 (formerly, ENGL 001A-B-C series)
Using the Opposing Viewpoints in Context Database (7:47 minute video): Recommended for students in WRIT 10 and 20 (formerly, ENGL 001A-B-C series)

Avoiding Plagiarism - It's easy to do if you're informed
Citing Your Sources - Resources to help put the finishing touch on your bibliography and citations
Managing Your Sources - Tools to help you keep track of all your research and format your citations at the end
Citation Series Workshops - Video recordings of previous workshops (Zotero & Paperpile)

Conducting a Literature Review - Explains how to analyze sources and write a literature review
Writing an Annotated Bibliography - Reviews sources, guidelines, and tools to help you write an annotated bibliography
Primary Sources - What are they and how do you find them
Ebook Readers - How to access ebooks on a variety of platforms