Before you start searching for books and articles, it helps to create a "guide map" by planning out your search first. Review the information here before striking out on your research adventure!
No matter your research style, make sure to take thorough notes so that you don't lose your place while searching! Notes are also a handy way to stay on track. Try our handy worksheet to guide you through your research steps!
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While you will find that this information overlaps, each of these tools describes this topic in a different way. Choose one or more of these tools to better understand how to use AND, OR, and NOT to make effective search strategies!
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