By the FRELIP Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 2026 · About our editorial process
Getting Started

Welcome to General Academic Resources

This guide provides general academic resources, research skills, and cross-disciplinary tools for all researchers.

Includes:

  • General research databases
  • Citation and writing tools
  • Research methodology
  • Library services
  • Academic skills
Research Databases

General Academic Databases

Google Scholar

Content: Scholarly literature across all disciplines
Access: Free academic search engine

BASE

Content: 350+ million academic documents
Access: Free search engine

Directory of Open Access Journals

Content: 18,000+ quality OA journals
Access: Free access to all

Research Tools

Essential Research Tools

Citation Management:

Writing Tools:

Plagiarism Check:

Research Skills

Research Methodology Resources

Crafting a Research Paper

Content: Research writing guides
Access: Free tutorials

Purdue OWL

Content: Writing and citation guides
Topics: APA, MLA, Chicago styles

Library Services

FRELIP Library Services

Available Services:

  • Reference and research assistance
  • Citation and writing help
  • Database training
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Research consultations

Contact:

Help & Support

Getting Help

Research Support:

  • Ask a librarian for research assistance
  • Attend library workshops and training
  • Schedule one-on-one consultations
  • Access online tutorials and guides

Technical Support:

  • Database access issues
  • Account problems
  • Citation tool help