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Library Research Guide

Seven Steps to Effective Library Research

1. How to Identify and Develop Your Topic

2. How to Find Background Information

3. How to Find Books

4. How to Find Periodical Articles

5. How to Find Internet Resources

6. How to Evaluate What You Have Found

7. How to Cite What You Have Found



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