For Trevecca Students

Before you start research Organizing your research
Starting your research 
General citation guides
Research Guides
APA, MLA , Chicago Style guides
Research Tools
 Academic Honesty
Database comparison
 Copyright

Before you start your research
  • How to go about research using The Research Process four step guide. 
  • Waggoner Library video tutorials  
  • How to evaluate websites- making good choices for your research
  • Printing and Photocopying
    Waggoner Library has several printing/copying options.  All computers are networked to printers.  Most require Trevecca network login for access.  In addition there are two digital copiers (main floor and ground floor) that require a student ID code for access.  There is also one coin operated photocopy machine on the main floor. Printing costs vary.
  • Waggoner Library resources can be accessed off campus.
  • Research Guides - these subject-specific guides to resources at Waggoner Library will guide your research to print, electronic, and internet based resources.

Starting your research

Research begins from the library homepage
Research Tools
  • Database Comparison Chart - Not sure which database to use to find articles for your topic? Use this comparison chart to find out more about databases frequently used by Waggoner students.
  • Interlibrary Loan through Athena allows you to search other area libraries and request materials identified through Waggoner Library at no cost to current Trevecca students and faculty.
  • Technology in the Library- campus is wireless; scanners, poster printers, digital still and video cameras, tripods, video editing software are all available for current Trevecca students and faculty use on the ground floor of the library in the Instructional Resources Center. There is a workstation on the main floor that will assist students with visual or hearing needs.
  • Waggoner Library Circulation Policies- How long can you check out a book? Can you renew online? Who can access online database? and other circulation policies.
  • The Academic Support Center provides writing and paper organizational assistance.
  • For research assistance from a librarian – Ask a librarian

Organizing Your Research
  • How to cite your resources for a paper using Citation Style Guidelines
General citation style guides
Specific citation style guides
  • Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
- Trevecca's Academic Honesty Policy can be viewed from the Student Handbook, page 29, accessible on the I.C.E. page under the Campus Life tab
- Do you know what plagiarism is? Take the Plagairism Quiz courtesy of Empire State University, SUNY.
- How to Recognize Plagiarism (a tutorial) from Indiana University Bloomington  
- Plagiarism Self Test from Engineering Communication Center @ University of Toronto  

Contact Us
Waggoner Library Staff - to contact a specific librarian
Ask a Librarian- to ask questions about research or your library account