1. The document provides guidance on finding and using various types of research materials for an academic paper, including reference sources, scholarly secondary sources, and primary sources. 2. It discusses how to search the library catalog (LOIS) and databases to find books, articles, and other materials. Keyword and subject searching in LOIS are covered. 3. Tips are provided for effective database searching using Boolean operators and other techniques to refine results. Criteria for evaluating information found on the web are also summarized.