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#ResearchGenius – Accessing the Wall Street Journal

Hello Readers! We are experimenting with a weekly series titled “#ResearchGenius” that will provide quick tips for using the Gordon Library’s resources more effectively. Our first post is from Lynne...

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#ResearchGenius – Wildcard Searching

Searching with wildcards can quickly expand results by including alternate forms of a word. The two most common wildcards are the question mark and asterisk. While databases can vary in how they...

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#ResearchGenius – Finding Journals

Finding journal titles can be tricky, especially given that the Gordon Library has access to over 68,000 of them. This post quickly highlights the simplest way to locate journal titles available...

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#ResearchGenius – Locating Databases

The Gordon Library subscribes to over 200 databases. This post will help you quickly find a database to help you with your research. From the Library’s Homepage there are a few links to our databases:...

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“Stay Calm and Search On!” with Patents Real Fast

Learn how Patents Real Fast (PRF) Query works by watching this video. Are you challenged by crafting successful patent searches? Unsure how to work each of the different free-to-use patents databases?...

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ProQuest Flow and Google Docs

Do you love Google Docs but struggle with adding citations? We know a lot of students at WPI love using Google Docs for collaborating during project and team assignments. The library has also heard a...

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Students Share Their Best Research Tips

At Gordon Library we know that WPI students have a lot of wisdom to share about finding great information.  This A-term we’ve been asking first-year and IQP students for some of their best tips and...

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Going Away for B-term?

Heading off campus for B-term?  No matter where you are, Gordon Library is here for you.  Our website is always open, providing you access to millions of news and research articles and thousands of...

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Hey, Seniors! How’s that MQP Going?

At Gordon Library we know that MQPs take creativity, perseverance, teamwork … and information – lots of it!  Take advantage of these TOP 5 resources and services for your MQP. The MQP Top 5 @ Gordon...

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Thanksgiving Break Hours

Are you headed home for Thanksgiving? Many library resources are available online through the library website, including e-books and journal articles. Use the search box on the library homepage to get...

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