Research & Writing Help

Research & Writing Assistance

Do you need help with starting your assignment or with the research process? Check these links for information to get you started.

Picking Your Topic IS Research This page by the North Carolina University Libraries quickly describes the research process and how to pick a topic.
Research Checklist (FAU Libraries) Follow these broad steps to search for information, evaluate it, and integrate it into your written assignment.

Create a Search Strategy Creating a search strategy will help with efficiently locating information.

If you've been asked to a literature review for a class, see the links below to see what it is, how to do one, and for an example!

The Literature Review This page defines the literature review and its importance in beginning research.
The Literature Review (Research Guide) A guide that includes types of sources, common reviews and information sources. This guide provides some suggested steps to get started, where to find information, and how to consider when to complete one.

Workplace Hazards Faced by Nursing Assistants in the United States: A Focused Literature Review An example of a literature review.A 2017 article in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health by A. Walton and B. Rogers.Open access article; no log-in required.

Literature Review Matrix (.pdf)

Ask A Librarian
Ask a Librarian your question by real-time chat, text, or email!
FAU Libraries Video Tutorials
Did you miss your library session, or do you need a refresher on how to use the catalog? Check this web page for tutorials on using your Owl Card, the FAU Libraries' basic library services, and more!
Library Workshops and Tours
Check the link for currently scheduled workshops that focus on certain information sources (such as a library database) or a topic (like plagiarism, APA style, or RefWorks).
Request a Research Consultation
Need help with finding information? Request an appointment to meet with an FAU librarian.

The University Center for Excellence in Writing is devoted to supporting and promoting academic and professional writing for all members of the FAU community, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars. It also has locations at 2 of FAU's partner campuses.

Boca Raton Location
Building: General Classroom South
Room: 215
Phone: (561) 297-3498

See also its locations in the dorms and at FAU partner campuses.

University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW)

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The University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW) is devoted to supporting and promoting academic and professional writing for all members of the FAU community, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars.

Boca Raton Campus Location:
General Classroom South (GS)
Room 215
Phone: (561) 297-3498

See their additional locations in the dorms and FAU partner campuses.

University Center for Excellence in Writing
UCEW supports and promotes academic and professional writing for all members of the FAU community. Students may make an in-person or online appointment to meet with a writing consultant.
University Center for Excellence in Writing Locations

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Research & Writing Help

Research & Writing Assistance

University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW)