Research Guides: Thesis Quick Start: Academic Research & Writing

Books at DKL

The links below will run a search in the catalog to find books on each subject.

Library Quick Start
Learn how to effectively use library resources, services, tools
Writing Resources (GWC)
Learning and reference materials to support you at different stages of the writing process, across a wide range of topics, and through multiple media, including videos, handouts, modules, and books.
Writing a Thesis or Capstone Report (GWC)
Quick Clips & Tips (GWC)
Brief videos, infographics, and other online tutorials, all offering bite-sized information on a variety of writing- and research-related topics.
Advisor Advice
Learn about 1) how to find a thesis advisor, 2) your advisor's role, and 3) your role with your advisor.
Why Cite? (Thesis Processing)
Citing responsibly and avoiding plagiarism.
How to Cite
Examples and rules for using the citation styles APA, Chicago/Turabian, IEEE and INFORMS.
Zotero
Learn how to get started with the citation management software, Zotero.
iThenticate FAQ (GWC)
Questions and answers on the use of IThenticate at NPS and citing and plagiarism.

SAGE Research Methods
Writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting & analyzing data, and writing up your findings.
Learn more about SRMO and social science research methods.