# Research Plus™ - Information Literacy "On the Go"

> Mobile tool for students to learn research skills, access library resources, and generate citations. (iPhone/iPad app by Long Island University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/research-plus-information-literacy-on-the-go/id1096687527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Long Island University](https://appshunter.io/developer/659677231)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/research-plus-information-literacy-on-the-go/id1096687527/reviews.md

## What is Research Plus™?

The app's purpose was to guide students through the major research steps "on the go" as well as support the students' information literacy needs in a mobile learning environment.
 
Features included choosing a research topic, accessing digital library resources, generating citations, and evaluating resources. Students had the ability to save the results of the session in a report and emailing a copy of the report to the library for further assistance. The app was tested internally by librarians and by representative samples of the student populations. 

- Choosing a research topic with auto-suggested topics
- Accessing digital library resources
- Generating citations
- Evaluating resources 
- Students had the ability to save the results of the session in a report 
- Emailing a copy of the report to the library for further assistance
- ACRL Guideline, Standards and Framework
- Citation Engine (Book, Journal, and Website)
-- MLA
-- APA
--CHICAGO
- Scoring System based on CRAAP Test
- Standardized List of Topics
- Ubiquitous access to library resources

## Key features

- Choosing research topics
- Accessing digital library resources
- Generating citations (MLA, APA, Chicago)
- Evaluating resources using CRAAP Test
- Saving session reports
- Emailing reports to library


## Frequently asked questions about Research Plus™

### What is the primary purpose of Research Plus?

Research Plus aims to guide students through major research steps on the go and support their information literacy needs in a mobile learning environment.

### What citation styles does Research Plus support?

Research Plus supports generating citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles for books, journals, and websites.

### Can I save my research progress with Research Plus?

Yes, students can save the results of their research session in a report and email a copy to the library for further assistance.

### How does Research Plus help with evaluating resources?

Research Plus uses a scoring system based on the CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) to help students evaluate the credibility of their resources.

### What devices is Research Plus compatible with?

Research Plus is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Research Plus last updated?

The latest version of Research Plus was updated on June 3, 2016.

### What is the age rating for Research Plus?

Research Plus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Research Plus have ads?

No, Research Plus does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2016-06-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Article feature updated in Resources section

### 1.0.9 — 2016-06-02

- Resources screen update (Books and Articles)
- Export Feature updates and bug fixes

### 1.0.7 — 2016-04-21

- Start Over Button Updates

### 1.0.6 — 2016-04-11

No release notes.

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