1. What is your assignment? Are you writing a paper? Are you writing an annotated bibliography?
2. When is it due?
3. What sources do you need?
Primary sources?
Secondary sources?
Books?
Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles?
How many of each source do you need?
4. What citation style is required?
MLA?
APA?
Chicago?
5. Is your library barcode registered?
Do you take some classes on campus?
Your RCBC ID should have a library barcode on the back. You activate your barcode here.
If you do not have a library barcode on the back, come into the library to register. Check rcbc.edu/library for our current hours.
Are you a distance learning ONLY student?
Register for a library barcode here.
Before starting your research, make sure you fully understand the assignment.
