PVAMU BTD Research Toolkit

1. Introduction to Research in STEM

Useful Links:

- PVAMU Research Library Guide
- Scientific Research Processes

2. Choosing a Research Topic

- Useful Tips to Choose a Research Topic

3. Finding & Evaluating Research Literature

- How to search effectively using academic databases
  - Search Strategy and Tools
  - Databases accessible through PVAMU library: IEEE Xplore, SciFinder, Scopus, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library
  - Other Databases: Google Scholar, American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications, ScholarAI ChatGPT
  - TAMU Library Tutorials: Searching for Articles
- How to evaluate the credibility of journal articles
- How to search effectively using AI tools
- Setting up RefWorks for citation management : Install and set up RefWorks..

Useful Links:

- Google Scholar Best Practices: Google Scholar Help
- How to Use IEEE Xplore: IEEE Xplore Guide
- RefWorks User Setup Guide

4. Reading a Technical Paper (With & Without AI)

Useful Links:

- How to Read a Scientific Paper: NCBI Guide
- AI for Research Paper Summaries: Elicit AI | Semantic Scholar
- AI-Based Literature Review Tools: TAMU Guide
- Library Guides on AI and ChatGPT: TAMU Guide
- TAMU Guide — ChatGPT and Higher Education

5. Research Design & Data Management (Under Construction)

Useful Links:

- Developing a Research Question: Duke Writing Studio Guide
- Data Management for Researchers: MIT Data Science Guide

6. Scientific Writing & Publishing (Under Construction)

Useful Links:

- PVAMU Writing Center and PVAMU Office of Graduate Studies Writing Support
- PVAMU Grammarly Access
- Scientific Writing Guide: MIT Writing Handbook
- Writing & Speaking Guide: TAMU Guide
- How to Write a Research Paper: PLOS Article Writing Essentials
- LaTeX & Overleaf for Research Papers: Overleaf Guide
- Keep Writing: 101 Strategies for Academic Writers, Pat Goodson
- Templates for IEEE : IEEE Templates, Overleaf Template
- Templates for ACS : ACS template on Overleaf
- Templates for ACM : ACM Primary Article Template on Overleaf

7. Presenting Research & Networking (Under Construction)

Useful Links:

- How to Give a Good Research Talk: Stanford Guide
- Academic Networking on LinkedIn & ResearchGate: Nature Guide
- Designing a Research Poster: NC State Guide

8. Thesis