Research Explorer is a search tool that give you access to the majority of our library's resources from a single search box. Through it you can explore books, articles, and other materials, including our physical print book collection. It's intended to make things easier for you and is the best place to get started with your research. For more information on how to use Research Explorer and all its features, please watch the short tutorial below.
Filters can help you narrow down your search results based on criteria like date, type, or subject. They make your search more targeted, saving time and improving the relevance of your findings.
Step 1: Initial Search Start with filters directly below the search bar to get your initial results:
Step 2: Refine Results After conducting the initial search, you'll find an additional filter on the results page:
Step 3: Detailed Filtering with "All Filters" If you feel you need more control over your search results, you can use the "All Filters" option. This opens a panel on the right side with additional filters:
Research Explorer offers a built-in citation generator to help you quickly and easily cite your sources as needed in assignments. Like any computer-generated content, make sure you double-check citations for accuracy and proper formatting!
1. Once you have a source you'd like to cite, find the three dots to the right of the source title.
2. Click on Cite
3. Click on the "Select Style" drop down menu, and choose the citation style you want to cite your source in.
4. Click on Copy to clipboard