Finding information on your research topic

This page highlights some of the help available when researching a topic at 3rd level and above.

Selected resources for your study can provide a good starting point by showing you some of the OU Library resources for your area.

• For guidance on the search process, see Planning and carrying out a search and How do I do a literature search?
• For some hints on judging the quality of what you find, see Advanced evaluation.
• Finding resources for your assignment may be helpful if you are new to finding information on the Library website.
• How do I do a citation search? takes you through the process of following who has cited or been cited in specific articles.
• Access eresources using Google Scholar explains how to set your preferences in Google Scholar so you can link seamlessly through to OU Library resources.