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2. Begin Your Research
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Research Foundations: 2. Begin Your Research
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1. Information Basics
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Information Literacy
The Information Timeline
Popular, Scholarly, & Trade Publications
Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Materials
Information Formats
Evaluate Information
Chapter 1 Self Quiz
2. Begin Your Research
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The Pre-Research Process
Decide on a Topic
Find Background Information
Refine Your Topic
Develop a Thesis Statement
Choose Keywords
Create Search Statements
Chapter 2 Self Quiz
3. Find Books & Media
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Search the Library Catalog
Call Numbers
Request Books
Book Research Streamlined
Viewing eBooks
Access Media
Chapter 3 Self Quiz
4. Find Articles
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About Library Databases
Find Articles in Databases
Modify Your Search
Reading Scholarly Articles
Chapter 4 Self Quiz
5. Cite Your Sources
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Citation Styles
Locate Citation Information
Plagiarism
Copyright & Fair Use
Creative Commons
Find & Attribute Images
Chapter 5 Self Quiz
Chapter 2 - Table of Contents
Begin Your Research
The Pre-Research Process
Decide on a Topic
Find Background Information
Refine Your Topic
Develop a Thesis Statement
Choose Keywords
Create Search Statements
Chapter 2 Self Quiz
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