Getting Help: Database & Search Skills

Research can be confusing and frustrating at times. It’s okay to ask for help! Keep in mind, research is not a linear process. Your topic may change multiple times as you research and learn more about it, and that’s okay! The UW Libraries is here to support you through any stage of your assignments and research.

• AskUs Chat with librarians 24/7 Links to an external site. - best for immediate, live help with any question.
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) Zoom Appointments Links to an external site. - best for research topic exploration and citation help. You can also book writing help appointments on the same page.
• 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.
• Accessing Online Resources from Home Links to an external site. - connect to our proxy to access e-resources from off-campus using your UW NetID.

Additional help resource for this module: Six Words that Get You Stuff Links to an external site., an article about 6 high impact words to use during research.