Research

• I.D. Weeks Library: Research From Home
  The I.D. Weeks Library "Home" Page, with links to general information about I.D. Weeks Library, the library catalog (PALS), research databases, subject guides, science and technology electronic journals, distance education resources, and more.
  http://www.usd.edu/library/idweeks.html
  • InfoTrac (SearchBank) Expanded Academic Database
    You may need the long number that appears next to the bar code of your USD student I.D. card, in order to access this database. Type the number, tap the space bar once to create a space, and then type your last name (first eight characters or less).
    http://www.searchbank.com/searchbank/sdln_usd/
  • ProQuest Database
    Use your USD username (i.d.) and password to access this database. Many of the articles are available in full-text or full-image format.
    http://www.usd.edu/library/proquest.html
  • Ask a USD Librarian for Help.
    Fill out the form on this page to ask a librarian at I.D. Weeks Library for help with your research. USD students (especially those studying at a distance) can get research questions answered by e-mail, telephone, fax, or U.S. mail.
    http://www.usd.edu/library/ref/ask.html
• Search Engines
• A Student's Guide to Research on the World Wide Web
• Evaluating Web Sites

Lists of Listservs (Electronic Mailing Lists)

• Liszt: The Mailing List Directory
  http://www.liszt.com/
• Tile.net: Lists
  http://tile.net/lists/

APA, MLA, and Other Styles

• MLA Bibliographic Format - Interactive Forms: Cut and paste citations into your document!
• Sites on Using APA and MLA Style
• Copyright web site

Logical Fallacies

• Mission: Critical. A fantastic tutorial on critical thinking.
• A list of intriguing links that challenge you to think critically
• Some Logical Fallacies
• Logical Fallacies "Quiz"
  And if you just can't get enough of logical fallacies . . .
• A Dictionary of Logical Fallacies
• Logical Argument
• More on Logical Fallacies

Writing Aids

• Integrating Sources Into Your Writing
• OWLs (Online Writing Labs) that provide e-mail consultations for writers everywhere.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing

MOO Information

• MOO Notes
  http://www.usd.edu/~mrogge/MOOnotes2.html

• All About MOOing
  http://www.usd.edu/~mrogge/MOO.html

Word Processing

Word Processing Instructions--setting up your paper.
These instructions are designed for the Mac lab in Arts and Sci., room 22, at USD, although you may be able to adapt them for your own purposes.

• WordPerfect 3.0 for the Mac--Instructions
• Microsoft Word 6.0 for the Mac--Instructions