Research Guides: DISC Research Help: Overview

Find Library Resources

Library Search
Library Search allows you to to find and access books articles, books, streaming media and more through a single search box. It connects with about 70% of all of the SMU Libraries collections.
Library Search: Online Resources
This link will limit your results in Library Search to only resources available online.
FAQs - Using the library remotely
Help with using library resources while working away from campus.
Research Guides
These research guides are the best place to start your research in any discipline. Find relevant databases, general tips about the research process, and citation help.

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You have a team of librarians dedicated specifically to support DISC. From developing a solid thesis, to finding the right information, to evaluating and putting it all together, we can help.

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Help with Searching and Citations

Library Search Help
Information on the best way to use Library Search to find articles, books, films, and journals.
Search Strategies
Help with searching in databases or on the internet, including Google Scholar.
VitalSource
Easy Writer and Style are both available here. Log into the VitalSource Bookshelf app using your school email address.
Redshelf
So What? is available here. Click to access ebooks and search by title.
RefWorks
RefWorks is an easy tool that helps you gather citations directory from library databases and then creates in-text citations and works cited directly in your paper. The Google Docs add on is the easiest to use. This guide links you to RefWorks and teaches you how to use it.