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Research Guides

Research: finding, evaluating, and using information

This library session and guide should give you a foundation on which you can begin to conduct research and select credible information for your class projects.  

Session Goals:

  • Know the Information Cycle
  • Identify differences between scholarly and popular sources
  • Identify and use appropriate  research tools to find information
  • Evaluate sources using the 5 Ws and How
  • Recognize questionable information sources
  • Identify appropriate sources to integrate into your research projects

You've heard this before...

  • Google and Wikipedia do not always lead to reliable and credible information
  • Anyone can be misled and use incorrect information
  • Taking initiative and choosing the best sources can lead to better projects and better grades, as well as save you from embarassign situations