A literature review starts with defining a problem statement. The document provides tips for honors students to conduct research at California State University, Long Beach including accessing off-campus resources through the library password, using databases like BeachReach and Link+ for articles, and utilizing tools like the Honors Research Guide, RefWorks, Lynda.com, and workshops to aid the research process. Students are advised to search multiple databases, consider articles without full text, and consult subject librarians and share their RefWorks accounts with advisors.

1. Honors 496
Research
Literature Review

2. Tiffini Travis
Honors Librarian
tiffini.travis@csulb.edu

3. Burning Questions

4. What is a thesis?
a publication on a particular subject in
which one has done original research or
analysis for degree or honor.

5. Literature
ReviewStart with a problem
statement

6. Research @the Beach
Go to Library & Technology
Services
1. Library Password to get off campus access
2. Get it @ CSULB for full text options
3. BeachReach/Link+ for items not available at CSULB
4. Honors Research Guide
5. Refworks to keep track of your references
6. Lynda.com for self paced learning
7. Starbucks!

7. Research @the Beach
Five ways to be an
awesome researcher
1. Search more than one database
2. Don’t limit yourself to articles that are
available full text
3. Attend the workshops and drop in sessions!
4. Consult with your Subject Librarian
5. Share you Refworks account with Honors
Program and advisors

8. Burning Questions
Answered