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/