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Beginning Your Research
Before You Start
Anatomy of a Scholarly Article

How to...understand scholarly article structure
How Data Becomes Knowledge

How to...understand data creation  
Manage Citations: Zotero

How to...manage your citations for a research project using Zotero
Peer Review

How to...understand the peer review process
Types of Resources

How to...identify books, periodicals & web sources
Finding Resources
Accessing Full Text With Mason Search

How to...access the full text of online resources @Mason
Find Rare Books in Special Collections

How to...find sources in Special Collections @Mason
Searching is Strategic Pt 1

How to...brainstorm search terms & evaluate results
Searching is Strategic Pt 2

How to...use subject headings & manage searches
Search Techniques Pt 1

How to...choose search terms & use Boolean Operators
Search Techniques Pt 2

How to...use advanced database features
Evaluating Your Research
Information Lifecycle

How to...understand the way information is published & analyzed over time
Wrapping Up Your Research
Creating Your Research Product
Anatomy of a Research Paper

How to...write an introduction, body & conclusion
Creating a Research Poster With SP@RC

How to...format & create a research poster using a template
Delivering a Presentation

How to...practice & deliver a presentation
Research Ethics
Objectivity in Reporting

How to...distinguish bias from neutrality in news
Library Services
Contact & Meet with Your Subject Librarian

How to...format an email to and prepare for meeting with your subject librarian
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