Here, you will find resources to help you along the way during a research project. Click each header to access the sites.
Introduction to Research
This is the Writing Lab’s introductory presentation on research and resources available to you as an SDA student. Slides include some helpful outside links to further your knowledge on specific topics like creating research questions, finding reliable sources, and other skills.
SDUHSD Research Hub
This link will direct you straight to the San Dieguito Districts Research Hub, including several free databases and resources for students to utilize in research:
JSTOR
Database for quality, credible and peer reviewed content to help inform research process.
ProQuest Central
Database available as an alternative to JSTOR. Very easily navigable and home to a vast array of topics
ProQuest Issues Researcher
Find out the pro-con positions of many current cultural, political, scientific, and technological issues affecting today’s world.
ProQuest Research Companion
The Research Hub includes a number of helpful videos that will give important tips to help you learn how to navigate databases like ProQuest, refine your research techniques, and distinguish between accurate and reliable sources.
Writing Lab Appointments
If you prefer to have one-on-one guidance, you can always book an appointment with the Writing Lab to work on research. A tutor can sit down with you at the computer to give you an intro to databases and help you find your first sources. The tutor can also help with outlining, writing and incorporating sources, and revising to help you create a research paper to be proud of!
Questions? email sdawritinglab@sduhsd.net for assistance.