College-level academic work requires students to make an educated use of library resources and to apply critical thinking skills to the research and final product.
Some tools to help you find information about your topic:
- Subject Librarians: The library’s subject librarians provide help in over eighty different subject areas.
- Library Guides for Topics: Subject Librarians created these guides as a tool for students and academic departments.
- Ask a Librarian: For immediate as well as in-depth library assistance, Ask A Librarian via chat, email, text messaging, phone, or face-to-face.
Is there someone who can help me with my writing for a course assignment?
Brown’s Writing Center offers free individual and group writing support for all stages of the writing process.
How do I cite something or someone in my research?
Citation guides vary by discipline. Check with your professor about the citation style you should use for any course assignments. Below are some citation examples using Beautiful Souls in various formats.
- APA
Press, Eyal (2012). Beautiful Souls: The Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. New York: Picador. - Chicago (Author-Date)
Press, Eyal 2012. Beautiful Souls: The Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. New York: Picador. - Harvard
PRESS, EYAL (2012). Beautiful Souls: The Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. New York: Picador. - MLA
Press, Eyal Beautiful Souls: The Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. New York: Picador, 2012. Print. - Turabian
Press, Eyal Beautiful Souls: The Courage and Conscience of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times. New York: Picador, 2012.
What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it?
Norms regarding the quality and originality of academic work are often much more stringent and demanding in college than they are in high school. All Brown students are responsible for understanding and following Brown’s academic code. If you need additional information on using source materials appropriately or ethically, speak to an academic dean or a faculty member.
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The library is a great resource for students. It can be used as a space for knowledge to grow, a source of new knowledge, or an opportunity to find knowledge that you might not have been aware of. Get to know your library and its people.
If you have questions at any point in the research process, feel free to Ask a Librarian.