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The information in this guide supports research assignments in English 1101 classes, but you may find it useful for other classes as well. Follow the guide in sequence for a complete tutorial, or skip around to the areas that interest you most.
In this guide:
Research Strategy - Plan your timeline, types of sources, potential search terms, Boolean operators, selecting the best information sources from your results.
Evaluating Sources - How do you know what's a good source?
Research Databases - How To - What are databases and how to access, GALILEO Discover, selecting databases.
Research Databases - Best Bets - Academic Search Complete, CQ Researcher, News & Newspapers.
E-books - GSU E-book collections and how to use them.
GIL-Find Library Catalog - How to search for items in the library and request items from other libraries.
Cite Your Sources - Citation tips and guides.
Whether you take classes Online only, Face-to-face, or both, GSU Library is here to provide you with the resources you need for your research assignments as well as librarians to help you.
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