How to Do Library Research
This set of pages has information on how to do library research. In all cases, once you have located sources, be sure to evaluate them, using the evaluation guides.
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- Scholarly vs Trade vs Popular Journals
- How to Find Journal Articles
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- Problem Solving
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- Comment faire de la recherche en bibliothèqueToggle Dropdown
Introduction-Problem Solving
This guide will help answer common questions that arise during research.
Use the drop down menu to search through some of the strategies and practices needed to solve research problems as they arise and, as always, contact your subject librarian with any questions that arise.
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