Research Help

Citation Style Guides

• APA
• MLA
• AMA
• Chicago
• Purdue OWL – Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a fantastic resource to supplement BSU's citation guides.
   

Using End Note – End Note is a Citation Management Program for use with MS Word.  Keep all those citations nearby and organized with End Note.

MultiSearch – Search multiple databases at once with MultiSearch.

MultiLink – Find your article (whether online, print, or by interlibrary loan) when you find the citation in a database.

Assignment Calculator – Know when to start and where to look with this handy assignment calculator.

How do I get my Stuff?

Help Guide for Interlibrary Loan Services for Distance Education students. 

Help Guide for using Academic Libraries of Indiana.

Reference

Chat Widget – Answers to simple reference questions are just a few keystrokes away.  Use Instant Messages to talk to a reference librarian.

Ask-A-Librarian Looking for some assistance with research?  You could call, e-mail, visit in person or make an appointment to have a librarian help you with your research questions.

Help Guide for Troubleshooting Off Campus Database Access

University Computing Services

• Chat
• Online Student Assistance Form - Students can request assistance from the HelpDesk by filling in the information on the Online Student Assistance Form.
• Phone
• E-Mail
• Hours

The Writing Center at Ball State

• Make an Appointment Online for one-on-one online consultation with a tutor at the Writing Center at Ball State.
• Chat
• Hours 
• Phone – (765) 285-8387
• E-Mail – writing@bsu.edu
  

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