| Introduction & Tour |
Learn about the 8-week class and take a tour of the Grace Hauenstein Library - learn your way around.
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| Seven Steps |
Learn the 7 basic steps to research, from picking a topic to citing sources.
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| Topic Definition |
Learn how to refine a basic idea into a workable topic. |
| Searching for Information |
Learn how to execute effective searching techniques to save time, effort, and frustration in locating quality information.
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| Reference Books |
Learn why reference books are so valuable to you, and how to find and use them.
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| TomCat |
Learn how to locate books and periodicals by using our online catalog.
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| Periodical Databases |
Become aware of the various types of periodical databases that are available to you, and learn techniques and tricks that are useful when using them.
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Periodicals and Articles
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Learn the difference between scholarly and popular publications and how each can be useful to you.
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Web Searching
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Learn how to evaluate the information you find online to ensure you are using information from credible sources.
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Academic Integrity
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Learn why it is important to treat your education as an ethical issue, and how to avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
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Citing Sources
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Learn the basics of constructing Works Cited pages.
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