Advanced research tips and tools for graduate students and faculty. Looking for more basic research help? Check out Research DIY.
Searching
Literature Searching
Strategies for a focused, comprehensive, and efficient literature search.
Cited Reference Searching
Quickly find sources that have cited a previously published work.
Finding Dissertations & Theses
Locate dissertations and theses relevant to your research.
Researching with Google Scholar
Get the most out of Google Scholar’s useful tools for finishing up your lit review.
Writing & Publishing
Planning & Sustaining Your Dissertation / Thesis
Tips for creating and maintaining momentum in your writing process.
Writing a Literature Review
Learn common writing conventions for literature reviews and strategies for organizing and synthesizing sources.
Finding a Journal to Publish In
Identify journals in your field and determine their potential for publishing your research.
Understanding Metrics/Altmetrics
Learn how to find author and journal metrics like h-index and impact factor and get started using alternative metrics.
Working with Reviewer Comments
Tips for interpreting and responding to reviewer and committee comments.
Free Productivity Tools
Additional Resources
Managing Your Data
Learn about the data life cycle and get started with your data management plan.
Books for Productive Researchers / Writers
Find books written for graduate students conducting research and writing dissertations and theses.
Advice for Productive Researchers / Writers
Read blogs and join discussions for graduate researchers and writers.
SIGS PLAN
Find upcoming professional development workshops and events offered through the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
SAGE Research Methods
Design your research project, identify appropriate research methods in your discipline, and plan your project all within this research resource.