In college-level programs, there are certain expectations for academic assignments: instructors expect reliable, scholarly sources to be used with properly formatted citations and references. 

This guide will help you meet those expectations with a step-by-step process for:

• Choosing and developing a topic
• Searching and exploring library resources online in multiple formats, such as ebooks and databases
• Evaluating sources for credibility and reliability
• Properly using sources with APA style