Getting Help: Finding Your Balance

Research can be confusing and frustrating at times. Though it can be daunting, knowing when to ask for help is a strength! Being an undergraduate is uniquely challenging, and the UW Libraries is here to support you through any stage of your assignments and research. These are your help sources so you know where to turn when you need it!

• AskUs Chat with librarians 24/7 Links to an external site. - best for immediate, live help with any question.
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) Links to an external site. - best for research topic exploration and citation help. Make an appointment for research help or for writing help Links to an external site..
• Subject Librarians: Email or Make an Appointment Links to an external site. - best for in-depth subject expertise and helping you make the most of research guides.

Additional help resources for this module: 

• Student Success Coaches are UW peer coaches that hold office hours and offer one-on-one guidance.
• Check out the Husky Experience Toolkit’s Asking for Help is Normal. And Necessary for links to important resources about mental and physical health, academic and career advice, and financial help.