Research Help   [text-only version for printing]

The most difficult part of a research assignment is knowing where to begin! The following links will provide you with ideas for your research paper (including links to our subject guides); a workbook that has been developed by two Rio Hondo College librarians that breaks down the process involved in writing a paper; instructions and tutorials on how to evaluate and use search engines versus web directories; and much more.

About Search Engines Links to search engines, advantages and disadvantages, searching tips...	About Web Directories & Portals Links to Web directories, advantages and disadvantages, when to use...
Access to computers on the Rio campus Where can you go to type up a paper or access the Internet? Click above for our handout "Plugged in at Rio".	Citing Sources : MLA & APA Links and examples of print and electronic sources using MLA style and APA style.
Controversial Topics series Generic term for several series of books held in the Library. Several of the series take a pro/con approach, others are handbooks with background information.	MLA Formatting and Style Guide Offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and Works Cited pages.
Evaluating Web Sites (PowerPoint presentation) Evaluating Web Sites (HTML) This presentation goes into the different types of Web sites and lists criteria by which you can evaluate them.	Email Accounts Links to the major free email providers on the Web.
Library Scholarship The Library offers scholarships in the form of credit at the Bookstore each Fall and Spring semester. For more information about our scholarship and dozens more, click here for the Scholarship Handbook.	Faculty Web pages Are you looking for your instructor's Web or class page? Click on the link above.  For WebCT classes, click here to login.
Online Reference - Email Ask a reference question of a Rio Hondo College librarian!  Fill out and submit the form and we will respond within 24 hours (Monday through Thursday only).	Quick Drop-in Internet Workshops Descriptions of free workshops and instructions on how to go about scheduling one for you and your friends!
Periodical Holding List This is the list of  journals, magazines, and newspapers that are available in paper in the Library. To find specific articles, go to the Online Databases page and select a database to search.	Orientation Handouts Look here for standard library flyers and as well as handouts that have been prepared for specific classes and instructors.
"The Research Paper"  (in PDF format) "The Research Paper"  (in html format) Developed by two Rio Hondo College librarians, this workbook tackles the research process in 10 easy steps.	Remote access to online databases  A secure Web page into which you enter your student ID details for off-campus access to all Rio Hondo online databases. Note hours of operation!
Research Paper Topics Hundreds of suggestions for research papers, some with links to our own subject guides.	Speed, Ease, and Success in Finding Information
Virtual Reference Desk A reputable source of online resources from the Library of Congress to help you answer  questions on all kinds of subjects.	Three Steps to Success
	Video & DVD list by Discipline List of videos and DVDs by subjects taught at Rio Hondo.