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Basic Research Methods: Annie Gabriel Library
Basic Research Methods: Annie Gabriel Library
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2. Do you need a general overview of the topic? 3. Does your information need to be very current?
Learn how to limit your searches by year Try to use at least 1 source per page for you assignment. Example: If you are writing a 10 page paper, use 10 scholarly sources. You will actually need to find more sources then you will end up using. If you need to use 10 sources, you should initially gather 15-20.
Search Strategies
1. Use encyclopedias, almanacs and dictionaries to find background information on your topic
Consult the Kinds of Information Chart Browse books in your subject (CBU uses the Library of Congress system. In this outline, the letters are specific areas of the library where you will find books on your subject)
2. Use the librarys many databases to find in-depth information in books and journals
Online Research Databases (articles & journals) WebCat Catalog (books & AV)