Library Basics
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- Activate Your Library CardActivate your Student ID card as your library card online.
- Begin Your ResearchThis online tutorial includes tips on how to begin your research, and strategies for finding books and articles.
- Library TerminologyIncludes definitions of words that will help you navigate the library and its services and resources.
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This guide is designed to help you identify sources for your Mini-Term Paper Assignment. The blue tabs above include search tips and links to research tools.
Research Strategy
1. What do you want to write about? How will you frame your research question?
A. Condition: e.g. weight loss, cardiovascular health
B. Nutritional Component: e.g. green tea, red wine
To focus your topic even more, you may also want to consider:
C. Population: e.g. athletes, women
2. What types of information would you like to find (or are you required to use)?
| Types of Sources: | Research Tool: |
|---|---|
| Books | Harvest Catalog |
| Academic Journal Articles |
Subscription Database(s), |
| Websites (reputable) | Commercial Search Engine |
3. What has been published about your topic in scholarly sources?
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