Research Guides: WRIT 3315: Online Advanced Technical Writing: Home

Getting Started with Your Research

Data.Census.Gov This link opens in a new window
U.S. Census Bureau search tool for all of its data and digital content, including population, demographic, social, and economic facts and figures
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
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Online edition of annual statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States

Texas State Data Center & Office of the State Demographer
United Nations Statistical Yearbook
Access the current UN Statistical Yearbook, a comprehensive compilation of internationally available statistics on social and economic conditions and activities, at world, regional and national levels. Downloadable PDF files.

These tutorials include practice in Neumann Library web-based resources and self-quiz questions to help you check your understanding.

Step 1: Choose a Relevant Research Database
Learn how to find subject-specific and other research databases in Databases A-Z and library research guides
Step 2: Create an Effective First Search
Learn how to choose keywords and how to use logical operators, wildcards, basic limiters, and more
Step 3: Critically Review and Refine Search Results
Learn how to identify scholarly articles and to find and use database subject terms, field, and other specialized limiters

(1:43) Learn how logical operators AND and OR work to help you get good results in library research databases.

(1:55) Learn how to retrieve varying forms of a word and improve search results.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
7th ed., Circulation-Reserve, Research Desk, and Pearland Reference BF76.7 P83

Free Online Citation Builders

NoodleTools Express
Formerly known as NoodleBib. Ranked among the most accurate citation generators, according to a 2013 study by the Oklahoma State University Library. Requires several preliminary steps to reach citation template
EasyBib
MLA only (subscription required for APA or Chicago/Turabian)
Citation Fox - APA
Univ. Libraries, SUNY Albany
Citation Fox - MLA
Univ. Libraries, SUNY Albany

Writing Help

UHCL Writing Center
Offers individual appointments, online tip sheets, and assistance with all kinds of writing projects
UHCL Writing Center Tip Sheets
Advice on generating ideas, planning an argument, strengthening an argument, and more