Webster University Library launched a new website in January 2024! This video highlights new features on the website, how to use the new search box, and much more.

Webster University Library offers many services and resources available to you at any time of the day or night! In about 20 minutes, this video shows seasoned and new library users how to navigate our new library website, search in our databases and catalog, access full-text articles, find citations, and get research help from a librarian, 24/7. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

This 8-video series covers how to find peer-reviewed journal articles using a management topic. However, this content is applicable to all disciplines and appropriate for all Webster students

New to writing and research or just want to up your game? Join us! Learn simple and effective tips from Writing Center and Library staff to make your writing more polished and to find and integrate others’ ideas and research to strengthen your thesis and argument. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

You have a research assignment; now what do you do? We will guide you through selecting a topic, writing a thesis statement and research questions, selecting keywords and databases for preliminary research. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

A literature review is a critical analysis of existing theory and research on a topic. Learn how to find peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic and analyze, organize, and present the research they contain. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

When you find articles, websites, books, and other information to put in your papers, you need to make sure it's accurate and appropriate for your assignment. This webinar will give you some tips and tricks for evaluating the massive amount of information you encounter during your studies at Webster University.

Learn how to use both Google and Google Scholar more effectively for research. Connect Google Scholar to library resources and get tips and tricks to make your searches more efficient. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

Whether you are a presentation beginner or want to take your current skills up a notch, join librarians as we talk about how to give effective presentations for success in both the classroom and your professional life.

Learn how to write and cite in APA 7th, why we cite and the basics of citation which apply to other citation styles (e.g. MLA), too. APA citation is primarily used in the social sciences including business. Click here to watch specific parts of this video.

Library and Writing Center staff provide tips for students on practical ways to ensure that you represent your academic work properly and honestly. Topics include paraphrasing and using direct quotes, self-plagiarism, overusing sources and how to balance your outside sources with your own ideas and voice.

This webinar examines ways faculty can help decrease instances of plagiarism and cheating in their classrooms. The webinar discusses the basic rules for using and interpreting Turnitin, alternative ways to detect academic dishonesty and recommendations for improving assignments and assessments.

Use Mendeley Reference Manager for large research projects to stay organized and simplify citation in Microsoft Word. For more videos check out the Mendeley playlist on YouTube

Confused about how and when to use APA or MLA? In this presentation, staff from the Academic Resource Center and the Library discuss the uses for both citation styles and review the similarities and differences of each format. (22:48, Recorded Oct. 2020)

Is your research discoverable or are you one of hundreds of James Smiths, Mary Jones, or S. Sørensens ? Should you have a profile on ResearchGate or Academia.edu? Is it important to register for an ORCID number or a ResearcherID? Have you explored Google Scholar as a tool for discovery of your work? Join your librarians for a look at the benefits and concerns with research networks and identifications.

Looking for images to use in your papers, projects, and presentations? In this presentation, we'll go beyond Google Images to explore what library databases and other online resources have to offer. We will also cover citing, copyright, and licensing.

Brief overview of finding existing measures for your research using subject databases as well as the APA PsycTests database. Includes discussion of use permissions and copyright.

Wondering how to move forward on a research project, get support for your scholarly activities, and use Webster’s resources more effectively? This webinar will introduce full-time and part-time faculty members to University services and resources that enhance scholarly productivity and engagement. Webster’s broad definition of “research” encompasses diverse scholarly agendas in all fields, so this webinar is designed for faculty of all backgrounds in our worldwide community.

Learn how and why to use government and library databases to find new Gorloks in your metropolitan area or region of the United States.