LibGuides: Communication: Other Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources

Template for Taking Notes on Research Articles (PDF – Links to an external source and may not be accessible)
An example of how to keep track of your readings with citation, keywords, and annotation from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership.
Evaluating Information - Applying the CRAAP Test (PDF – Links to an external source and may not be accessible)
Keep this criteria in mind when determining if the information you have is reliable. The criteria was developed by the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico.

To see if we own a journal either in print or in full-text electronically, visit our Journals A to Z page. Type in the journal title in the search box to find out.

Research Guides
Guides listed by various disciplines provided by ODU's subject librarians. A chat box is provided on each guide to converse directly to the librarian.

EndNote and EndNote Web
EndNote is a tool for acquiring, organizing and managing citations. ODU provides this tool free-of-charge to faculty, staff and students. This webpage gives you instruction on how to use the program.

Academic Phrasebank
From the University of Manchester, gives examples of commonly used phrases for academic writing.

Visuwords
A web based graphical dictionary to help find synonyms and related terms.

Concept Mapping Sites:

Multimedia Tools

PowToon
Create short animated videos for your presentations. Free version available.
Canva
Design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of beautiful layouts.

Asking for Help

Ask a Librarian and Chat Service
A one stop page to ask for help that includes our new chat service box and traditional email "Ask a Librarian" service.