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Top Study Tools

Research Guides
Research guides (like this one!) are for programs, some courses, and topics. Guides provide subject and course-specific resources.

Tutoring
Use Franklin's free tutoring services that include face-to-face or online options to fit your schedule.

Research Coaching
Schedule an appointment with a librarian (via phone, online, and face-to-face sessions) to get research help and learn about available resources and research strategies.

Structured Learning Assistance (SLA)
This weekly review of course content gives you a chance to ask questions and clarify concepts. For more information,please contact the Learning Commons at 614.947.6800 or toll free at 1.866.341.6206, or by email at sla@franklin.edu.

Chat with a Librarian
Contact a librarian using this live online chat whenever the library is open. (Chat should pop up at the bottom of any library site page.)

RefWorks
Manage your citations with this robust tool - save and organize sources and automatically generate a reference page.

Learning Commons Workshops
Participate in workshops on academic resources, searching academic databases, and course-specific research.

OneSearch (Library Search)
Search our databases for articles, books, and more using a Google-like search. Located on the library homepage!

Learning Commons Video Tutorials
Explore the short video tutorials within the Learning Commons Video Tutorials to brush up on the library skills you haven't used in a while or to improve your research abilities.

Grammarly
Check your sentences for correct grammar, punctuation, style, and more through this automated proofreader.

Visit Us!

Visit the Learning Commons in-person or online!

Whenever the Learning Commons is open, a librarian is available to help you with your research questions! We are open 7 days a week, but check our website for daily and holiday hours!

We are available to students both in-person and online! Come see us in the library (303 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215) or speak to us over the phone, chat, email, or online meeting room.