Cheat Sheet: Academic Research Resources

UW-Based Research Resources

For your quick reference, here are some research tools and support links geared toward graduate students at the University of Washington. 

• UW Libraries Links to an external site.: These include the UW Bothell/Cascadia Library Links to an external site. and UW Tacoma Library, and Health Sciences Library.
• Libraries Databases A-Z. Jump right to a database by name -- or browse for ideas within a subject-specific guide.
• Research Centers Links to an external site.: Locate University research centers, across campuses and disciplines.
• "New to Research Links to an external site.": Explore resources such as research administration, MyResearch Project Lifecycle, grants & grant administration.
• Graduate Funding Information Service Links to an external site.: Identify and locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, conference and research travel. GFIS Funding Blog Links to an external site..
• Core Programs: Find support for your unique journey through online resources, workshops, and events that recognize you on wellness, intellectual, and professional levels.
• Student Technology Fund: borrow essential technology for free as a current UW student. 
• Software for the UW (UWare): download essential software for free as a current UW student

 

Internet-Based Research Resources

Knowing how and when to combine library-based resources with online research resources is an essential graduate student skill. Here's a quick list of some of the most important Internet-based resources.

• Google Advanced Search Links to an external site.: Get the most out of your searches, using search options, features, & tricks. 
• Google Scholar Links to an external site.: Connect Google Scholar to UW Libraries to discover free & accessible scholarly articles and data. 
• Data.gov Links to an external site.: U.S. Government’s open data. Find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
• USA.gov Links to an external site.: U.S. Government all-in-one portal for information across federal, state, and local levels.
• Figshare Links to an external site.: a repository where users can make all of their research outputs available in a citable, shareable and discoverable manner.
• Seattle Public Library Links to an external site.: Explore the unique resources offered online by Seattle Public Library -- including ebooks, tech training, streaming video, museum passes, and more. Search your local library website if outside the Seattle area.

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