Research Guide to the Education 1115 College Success Skills Course
Librarian: Marge Peters
Office: SRC 3034
Phone: 630-942-2337
Email: petersm@cod.edu
Videos, Websites, and Books
Available at C.O.D.
- Assignment Calculator
- Do you procrastinate? If you have a major research paper due this semester, you can use the Assignment Calculator to plot out each step of the process. Once you enter the due date of your assignment, the Calculator creates a recommended schedule filled with tips and strategies for completing the task!
- Research 101
- Ready to delve into the exciting world of information? Check out the C.O.D. Library's Research 101 tutorial for in depth access to the ins and outs of information creation, distribution, and use. After finishing our tutorial you will be prepared to find and evaluate information resources and use them ethically in your work.
- Citing Sources
- Looking for a little help with citing your sources? The C.O.D. Library provides a quick guide to citing sources in MLA and APA style formats. You can find examples of citations and links to numerous resources on writing papers and building citations. The Citation Guide also includes NoodleBib, a computer program that will build your citations for you! Registration is free to all C.O.D. Library card holders.
Academic Writing
- Choices: A Basic Writing Guide with Readings by Kate Mangelsdorf and Evelyn Posey
General Coll. PE1408 .M36 2008
- Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty
General Coll. PE1112 .F643 2008
- Academic Writing: Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines by Janet Giltrow
General Coll. PE1404 .G54 1995
Researching
- Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog by William B. Badke
General Coll. Z710 .B23 2008
- The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers by Bruce Ballenger
General Coll. LB2369 .B246 2007
- Bookmarks: A Guide to Research and Writing by John Ruszkiewicz, Janice R. Walker, and Michael A. Pemberton
General Coll. LB2369 .R88 2006
Writing Research Papers
- Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide by James D. Lester and James D. Lester, Jr.
General Coll. LB2369 .L4 2010
- Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers by Laurie Rozakis
General Coll. LB1047.3 .R69 2007
- The Research Project: How to Write It by Ralph Berry
General Coll. LB2369 .B38 2000
Test-Taking
- Test-Taking Strategies and Study Skills for the Utterly Confused by Laurie Rozakis
General Coll. LB3051 .R693 2003
- Strategies for Test-Taking Success: Reading by Christy M. Newman
General Coll. PE1128 .N4962 2006
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