Honors 496Research

Literature Review

Tiffini TravisHonors Librariantiffini.travis@csulb.edu

Burning Questions

What is a thesis?a publication on a particular subject in

which one has done original research or analysis for degree or honor.

Literature Review

Start with a problem statement

Research @the Beach

Go to Library & Technology Services

1. Library Password to get off campus access2. Get it @ CSULB for full text options3. BeachReach/Link+ for items not available at CSULB4. Honors Research Guide5. Refworks to keep track of your references6. Lynda.com for self paced learning7. Starbucks!

Research @the Beach

Five ways to be an awesome researcher

1. Search more than one database2. Don’t limit yourself to articles that are

available full text3. Attend the workshops and drop in sessions!4. Consult with your Subject Librarian5. Share you Refworks account with Honors

Program and advisors

Burning Questions Answered