Astronomy

When you're working on a research project, you need to use terms that relate to your topic to find information sources - but you also need to be flexible.  Combining multiple terms will help you find sources that are more closely focused on your specific topic. 

These are some useful terms to use for an astronomy research project. Other terms may be useful as well. Use specific words, but only use one or two word phrases - not whole sentences! Try both plural and singular forms, and try varying combinations.

The search terms listed above can be used in Google, but you'll find more reliable and authoritative sources searching either in the library's OneSearch Catalog or in Credo Reference, an online collection of reference and research sources.  Use the box below to access Credo's Astronomy resources (you may be asked to login) or find OneSearch on the Library Materials tab in this guide.

Did your instructor require you to cite your sources for an assignment? Did they say you had to use MLA, APA, or Chicago formatting for your paper? If so, the library can help you. Always ask your instructor what citation style should be used for research projects. See below for links to helpful resources.  
 

We have an online guide dedicated to citation help.

We have downloadable handouts with some basic APA, MLA, and Chicago style information.

CR has a campus-wide subscription to NoodleTools, a user-friendly citation manager. 

When you have questions the above sources don’t cover, you might need to consult the official style manual. Our librarians can help.