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Beginning Your Research
Before You Start
Peer Review Process
Interactive Guide: Est. 10 Mins.
How to...describe and locate peer reviewed articles
Finding Resources
Accessing Full Text With Mason Search
Video: 02:24
How to...access the full text of online resources @Mason
Beginning the Research Process
Video: 04:26
How to...brainstorm research topics & select source types
Finding Accessible Media @Mason
Step-by-Step Guide
How to...find accessible media using Mason Search
Finding Rare Books in Special Collections
Video: 01:43
How to...find sources in Special Collections @Mason
Evaluating Sources
Information Lifecycle
Interactive Guide: Est. 10 Mins.
How to...understand the way information is published & analyzed over time
Wrapping Up Your Research
Creating a Research Poster With SP@RC
Video: 04:09
How to...format & create a research poster using a template
Library Services
Emailing & Meeting Your Subject Librarian
Instructional Guide
How to...get support from your subject librarian
Reading a Mason Libraries Call Number
Instructional Guide
How to...read a Library of Congress call number
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