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How to Do Library Research
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How to Do Library Research
Your Guide to Library Research
Identify a topic
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Picking Your Topic IS Research
Mind Mapping
Find background information
Where Should I Look?
Keywords and Boolean
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Primary vs. Secondary Sources
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How will you focus your research?
Pick a topic that you want to learn more about.
Scan your textbook or assigned readings for ideas.
Start to write down keywords and related concepts.
Consider creating a
concept map
if you learn best visually.
Picking Your Topic IS Research
Mind Mapping
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