How to Get Started

Here are several links that  can  assist you as you  get started on your Capstone research project.

UMUCs Research Calculator

For your research assignment, use The Research Assignment Calculator (TRAC):
http://prospero.umuc.edu/calculator/calculator.shtml

Enter the assignment due date, and TRAC will help you schedule your research and writing and link you to helpful resources.

 

Secrets of my research  success- tutorial

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/research_tutorial.cfm

 

UMUC Library OneSearch

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/onesearch.cfm

 

Searching Basics and  6 strategies for creating effective database searches

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/searchingbasics.cfm

 

Peck Virtual Library Classroom

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libresources/peck.cfm

 

 You will find additional  information  on  Specialized Research and Technical issues here:

http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/