Use the guide below to get started with resources available at USC Libraries.
| Need to find scholarly sources, peer-reviewed articles and empirical research? | Use our find scholarly sources page to find peer-reviewed articles for your assignments |
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Looking for books, ebooks and videos in the USC Libraries collections? |
Access the USC Libraries online catalog and search our collections |
| Looking for required readings for your course? | Find readings in our course reserves system ARES |
| Looking for library and USC services for people with disabilities? | Check out Accessibility & Disability Services at USC Libraries |
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Are you trying to find a book or article that USC does not own? |
Our interlibrary loan services allows you to request materials from other institutions |
| Are you looking for an authoritative resource that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research? | Access the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) |
| Looking for APA citation guidelines?
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Check out our APA citation guide for citation formatting guidelines, and sample papers
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Other Resources
Please refer to the tabs on the left, to navigate throughout this guide to find recommended sources for your assignments. Contact your librarian if you have any questions.
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Avoiding Plagiarism by Citing Your SourcesAn interactive tutorial that will help you learn tips for avoiding plagiarism while writing research papers.
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Developing Keywords for Research SearchesThis interactive tutorial will help you learn how to develop keywords for library databases and search engines.
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Course Study GuidesWriting and course study resources from the student support services at Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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USC Writing CenterUnder 'Resources', select the option for graduate students to find handouts and presentations on applying theories to practice, literature reviews, creating effective infographics, etc
Librarian
Alyssa Brissett
Contact:
abrisset@usc.edu
sscihelp@usc.edu
Fall 2020 hours - available by appointment
sscihelp@usc.edu
Fall 2020 hours - available by appointment
Subjects:Social Work