Research Guides: Command & Staff College (CSC): Papers/Assignments

Quick Research Skill-building Tutorials

Part 1: Introduction to Research: Searching for Materials in the Libraries' Catalog
Video is 3:03 minutes long. Purdue University library uses the same online catalog system as MCU library. This brief video shares strategies for searching the libraries’ main catalog for books, articles, and more. In some ways the website being shown will be different from our set up, but overall, the process is the same.
Part 2: Introduction to Research: Accessing Materials from the Purdue Libraries' Catalog
4:36 tutorial for using full-text version of books and articles via the library catalog. A demonstration of the catalog’s automatic citation tool is also included. From Purdue Libraries.
ProQuest Advanced Search Tutorial
3:32 minute tutorial on how to use the ProQuest Database advanced search option.
More great videos from Purdue University on how to Research
The "Foundations of the Research Process" video series, provides brief tutorials on foundational aspects of conducting research.

Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide, 14th ed. Rev.
The 14th edition of the Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide establishes a consistent style of writing adapted from The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), 17th edition. In the guide, you will find information regarding CMOS citation practices, grammar and punctuation rules, and appropriate formatting of charts, graphs, and tables. This condensed, user-friendly reference also provides you with guidance on the use of civilian academic and professional military styles in research and writing, which makes the guide an asset to students and faculty university-wide.

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