Please post one tip for doing library research that you might give to another Writing 121 student.
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Please post one tip for doing library research that you might give to another Writing 121 student.
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adding quotes around your topic will give you more specific results
this is very helpful on how to find things more quickly and easily, so it doesnt take so long to do all of your research.
Don’t get overwhelmed! Once you have your topic or subject, use all of the data bases available, so that your information used from these sources, seem well rounded on complete when you put them into a paper.
informative and useful in finding research information. Helped me conduct searches better.
This was a very helpful class. As a first year student I had no idea how many rescources were available to me online. The tips I learned to broaden and narrow my searches will come in handy not just for school, but for all other online searching as well.
Have an open mind. Sometimes, you’ll find things that you didn’t intend to search for, but end up being a great paper topic.
October 24, 2007 11:44 AM
you can get information from a book without checking it out using books online! there is access to books 24/7…
October 24, 2007 11:44 AM
Have lots of fun
October 24, 2007 11:44 AM
Make sure to use “and” “or” during your searches
October 24, 2007 11:44 AM
Use the asterisk broadens your search, but use it carefully! =P
October 24, 2007 11:45 AM
informative and usefull, needs to be a bit shorter.
October 24, 2007 11:45 AM
informative and useful in finding research information. Helped me conduct searches better.
October 24, 2007 11:46 AM
easy to use, better than researching through google, it seems kind of complicated at first, but you just have to do it.
October 24, 2007 11:46 AM