What to know: There's so much support for you. From so many places.
What you'll learn: Where to go for what kind of support.
Why you should care: Because we know you can do great things.

Research Support - your Library:

We can help you with finding keywords, background research, and finding articles and books that help you understand, develop, and respond to your research question. We're information nerds who want you to succeed! Stop by the Ask Alkek Desk in Alkek Library or the Information Desk at the Round Rock Campus Library. Or use the links below to reach us by chat, email, text, or phone.

We're happy to meet with you in person or on Zoom to talk about your research question and show you some techniques to make searching easier. Request a consultation and it will be routed to the librarian best suited to help you. We want you to succeed.

images of the Ask Alkek desk in Alkek Library and the Information Desk at the Round Rock Campus Library

Developing your Research Question - your Professor:

Librarians are good for helping you find stuff, but when it comes to developing your research question:

ask yourself some questions,
do a little background research,
and then check with your professor or instructor.

Remember, they know your topic will change as you narrow it down to a well-developed research question - they're expecting it. And they're the ones who wrote the assignment, so they're the best ones to help you ensure your research question is appropriate. And bonus: checking with them means they know you're working on it, which never hurts!

Do not be afraid to reach out to them. They want you to succeed too.

image of a professor teaching a class

Taking Notes, Citing, and Other Writing Support - The Writing Center or SLAC:

SLAC has some great note-taking ideas, some great online writing tools, and their Online Writing Lab and walk-in tutoring can help with general writing support.
The Writing Center can help you with your writing for a specific assignment, and you can make one appointment per day.

Everyone in SLAC and The Writing Center wants you to succeed too.

image of peer tutoring in the student learning assistance center on the fourth floor of Alkek Library

Recap: We want you to succeed! These are some ways to find the support you need.
Dig deeper:

Are you a Veteran? Check out the Veteran Academic Success Center at SLAC.
Are you a first-generation college student? Find academic resources on campus!
Are you part of the Student Support Services program? Check out free tutoring available to you!
Are you a foster care alumnus? Check out FACES, support just for you!
Are you a parent? Check out SWAP, a group for students who are parents.
Have other needs? Check out information about the Dean of Students Office's Basic Needs Hub, CARE Center Emergency Funding, and their other Programs & Services.

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