Research Guides: Women's / Gender Studies: Home

Research Tips

Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is interdisciplinary. What does that mean?

Scholars study, write, and publish on WGSS topics from all different perspectives such as anthropology, religion, health, sociology, biology, etc. Consequently, WGSS books and periodicals are scattered throughout the University Library. Use OneSearch to find resources in other disciplines or areas of study.

Where can I find the main area in the University Library for WGSS materials?

The following areas contain material central to the field.

Sexuality
HQ12 to 1075 3rd floor

Feminism
HQ1101 to HQ203 3rd floor

LGBTQ+ Collection

CSULB Schwab Collection

Basic Search Strategies

Handouts

Steps to Research Handout - (Dr. P.'s Handout) Just starting out with research? Need a refresher about how to use the library? Like Step-By-Step instructions? This is your handout!
Steps to Research Handout - ADA PDF
Steps to Research Handout - ADA Word Doc
Steps to Research Brief (2pp) The 8 Steps summarized, with some helpful links for Interlibrary Loan.

Videos

Videos for the Steps to Research by Dr. P. A series of videos that explain the Steps to Research Handout and other research & library support.
All Library Tutorial Videos Dr. P.'s videos plus all the other videos created by CSULB librarians that are specific to your majors.

Videos + Tutorials & Assessment

Tutorials & Assessment for Steps to Research Videos
These are Dr. P.'s "How to Use the Library" videos with tutorials & assessment. Includes a How to Avoid Plagiarism Tutorial!

Supplemental Materials

Free Grammar Check A free grammar checker online. Always ask for further help from your professor and The CSULB Writing Center.
What Is a Scholarly Article? Brief explanation of scholarly articles and the peer-review process.
Identifying Types of Sources A brief guide to identifying primary and secondary sources.
Identifying Fake News Guide from the University of Oregon

Creating Keywords and Thinking Through Your Research - A Worksheet A step-by-step worksheet/guide to starting with a few words all the way through to evaluating the best sources for your assignment.

Get Help with Writing at the UWC The University Writing Center offers one-to-one and small group tutorials in writing essays and projects for your classes.

Find DVDs in the Library A search for physical DVDs in the Library

To see all options for streaming media, check out my video Accessing eMaterials and go to TimeStamp 11:18.

Library Spaces - a Video Overview A short video about the library's spaces and what they offer you.