ESL Writing 3 - Adrianson
Researching and Citations at FLITE
Researching Your Topic
Starting with Credo Reference gives you basic background information on as many topics as Wikipedia, all cross-linked and reliable. Use Credo Reference for other classes, especially those classes with instructors who don't want you to use Wikipedia.
Finding Sources in a Database
A good beginning article database is General OneFile. Click on the "Home Page" tab to begin, especially if you can't find words with a Subject search.
FLITE has more than 100 different databases. We learned to use one general database to begin this assignment. You will use other more specialized databases as you move through your classes at Ferris.
Citing Sources
Citations - a FLITE guide
A guide to understanding citations, and a link to different online citation management tools that can help you input your sources and create your bibliographies.
Creating APA Citations in Microsoft Word 2010
You can google many other online videos and documents to show you how to use MS Word 2010 with APA citations.
Citation Style Guide: APA(PDF)
An online version of FLITE's APA Quick Reference handout, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
APA Style Guide from OWL (the Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University
Copies of the APA Handbook are found near the Oval Information Desk on the First Floor of FLITE, in the FLITE Reference section (also on Floor 1), and on Floor 3 in the Education section.
Writing Help: OWL - Purdue University Online Writing Lab and Ferris Writing Center
The Online Writing Lab at Purdue (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/) is the best online website for writing help.
The Ferris Writing Center offers free assistance to all FSU students, faculty, and staff.
Getting Library Help
Contact: Kristy Motz / Email / Phone: 231-591-3625 / Office: FLITE 140H
Don't forget, you are welcome to come to the Oval Information Desk and ask for help any time. You can also call us 231-591-3602 or chat with us.
If you would like to make an appointment for a one-on-one research consultation with a librarian, use this online form.
Last update: September 26, 2012