How to Come Up with Search Terms: Additional Recommended Resources

The A-Z List of e-Resources allows you to search or browse the library's collections for specific journals, eBooks, eBook citations, and articles.

*Note: In order to search for an article using the A-Z List of e-Resources feature, you must add information to the Identifier field by providing an ISSN, DOI, or PMID for the article. If you do not have this information, it is recommended that you use the Advanced Search feature to try to locate an article.

This page details the special collections and archives available for Saint Leo University students, which can assist you in focusing your search.

This page lists all LibGuides currently available through SLU. This includes LibGuides based on courses as well as specific subjects and assignments. Browsing a LibGuide is a great way to find more resources as they often include relevant readings and resources.

Our YouTube channel contains detailed instructional videos that answer some of our most frequently asked questions, guide you through the library's website, the research process, and more.

This page contains informative guides developed by librarians or other Saint Leo University faculty/staff. If you are having difficulty with an assignment, consider browsing this page to see if your course has a LibGuide associated with it! You may find helpful information, readings, and more on your course's guide!

This LibGuide breaks down the databases Saint Leo University students have access to by subject, making it easier to find the articles you're looking for.

This LibGuide contains information about navigating the library's website and resources as well as tech support.

If you need an article or book you do not have access to through Saint Leo University, you can request it by filling out a request form on the InterLibrary Loan page.

LibAnswers allows you to submit questions to the librarians at Saint Leo University, as well as searching the Frequently-Asked Questions section.

This guide helps users evaluate the information they find on the Internet.

Tutor.com provides students with on-demand tutoring and brainstorming sessions.

* Note: You must be signed into Okta with your Saint Leo email address and password to access this resource.

The library's Writing and Research Support faculty are available to assist students with research, brainstorming sessions for papers, proofreading, and citation support.

This LibGuide displays information for students on scheduling appointments, as well as information on writing tips and methods, and resources for MLA and APA citations.

An award-winning game that has been dubbed a "fake news vaccine" that allows players to use a variety of influencing and trolling techniques to "get as many followers as possible without losing credibility." Playing this game can help you recognize these common tactics and judge the credibility of sources!

This video was created by librarians at the University of Houston to teach others how to come up with keywords for their searches. A second part of the video on turning a prompt into search terms is available in the video description.

This article by "The Conversation" outlines the problems with the way students search the most often, and explains how students can change their searches to generate more relevant results.

This article written by the librarians at the Northeastern University Library offers ten tips/"hacks" to take your research to the next level!

* Note: Tip 3 in this article recommends using the "Subject" search option, which is available in our catalog! However, it is recommended that you conduct both Keyword and Subject searches, as sometimes articles that are relevant to your topic may not appear in the "Subject" search results.

This page details the research process and is a great reference tool for students as they search for materials to use in their papers.

Created by the librarians of the Berry College Memorial Library, this guide gives additional advice and insight on conducting searches.

This in-depth article/tutorial on using library databases was developed by the librarians at Alfred R. Neumann Library to help students adjust to conducting research at the library rather than through search engines. It is an in-depth guide that can help students identify research mistakes and develop good research habits.