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Books on Methodology

The duPont-Ball Library has several print and e-books about different research methodologies. A few examples are provided below. Search OneSearch to see more.

Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches
Publication Date: 2018-01-02
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
Publication Date: 2015-12-25
SPSS Statistics for Dummies
Publication Date: 2015-05-13

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Search WorldCat plus Academic Search Complete and Proquest Research Library to find book, ebooks, scholarly articles, news, and more.

Welcome!

Welcome to the duPont-Ball Library undergraduate research toolkit!

Are you an undergraduate researcher? Perhaps you are a SURE grant recipient or you are working on your senior project. This guide highlights library services and information resources that will help make that research process easier. As always, get in touch with a librarian and we'll be happy to answer any questions or provide additional help.

Ask a Librarian
- Call or text 386-747-9028 or email libref@Stetson.edu with any questions.
Request a Research Consultation
- Set up a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for personalized research assistance.

Finding Sources

Getting Started

OneSearch (advanced search page) This link opens in a new window
The library's OneSearch is a good starting point to find books and articles on any topic.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
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A starting point for research and learning that offers unlimited access to hundreds of full text reference books on every subject. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of quotations.

Major-specific resources

Find the Research Guide for your major
The duPont-Ball Library has online research guides for every major. These guides highlight relevant resources for finding information in your discipline.
Find Databases for your major
The library has over 200+ databases. Use this list to sort by major or info type to find the best databases for your needs.

Search Tips

Search Alerts
How to set up a database search and have the results emailed to you at regular intervals.
Advanced Searching
Tips for improving your search results.

Staying Organized and Citing Sources

Get help keeping your sources organized and cited with the following tools:

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Refworks is a software tool designed to help researchers gather, organize, store, and share all types of information and to generate citations and bibliographies in any style.

Citing Sources
Where to find citation style manuals.

Accessing Full Text

Once you find an article or book, you'll want to get access to the full text. Often, the library will have an online or print copy. Otherwise, use the following resources to get access:

Interlibrary Loan
Request books and articles that the library does not have (free).
EndNote Click (formerly Kopernio)
This browser plug-in can help you access journal articles -- both Stetson library subscription articles and open access articles -- when you are on or off campus.
Full Text Access
Other ideas for getting full text access

Other Resources

Student Research Archive
Includes selected senior research papers and projects from 2000 forward, as well as selected Master's theses from past years.
Copyright Basics
Links to information on copyright, fair use, the TEACH Act, and more.
External Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards
Are you considering grad school or post-graduate research opportunities? This page describes distinguished scholarship and fellowship opportunities.

Undergraduate Research Toolkit