Finding information on your research topic

The following resources will help you research a topic at Level 3 and above.

• Selected resources for your study can provide a good starting point by showing you some of the OU Library resources for your subject area.
• Finding resources for your assignment may be helpful if you are new to finding information on the Library website and provides guidance on planning your search. 
• For more guidance on the search process, see How do I do a literature search?
• For hints on critically assessing what you find, see Advanced evaluation.
• How do I do a citation search? explains how to find out who has cited your article and allows you to track the development of a piece of research.
• Access eresources using Google Scholar shows how to set your preferences in Google Scholar so you can link seamlessly through to OU Library resources.