Finding, Evaluating, and Using Information
The following learning modules will help you become a successful researcher in your field, in other words, information literate.
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Understanding Information Literacy
Academic research is more than just "searching"—discover the process in What is Information Literacy?
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- Tour the Library with the Twin Cities Library Website Overview
- Get an overview of Starting Your Research
- Save time and stay organized by Creating a Research Plan
Developing Research Questions
Narrow your search and save time by Developing a Research Question
Understand the Process of Peer Review
Learn how to identify Primary and Secondary Sources
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Searching for Information
Search effectively and efficiently by using Searching Strategies
Master Searching with SuperSearch
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- Where to start? Check out the Research Subject Guide specific to your field of study.
- Searching Databases Effectively
- Searching for Information
- Finding Articles
- Find a Specific Article/Journal
- Finding Books & Videos in Minnesota
- Finding Books & Videos in Saint Mary's Libraries
- Requesting Articles through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Requesting Books through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Learn how to search specific databases using our Database Guides
- Doctoral students can learn about Finding Dissertations
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Evaluating Information
Learn basic criteria for Evaluating Information Types
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Managing Information
Learn how to Manage Your Library Account
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Using Information Ethically & Legally
Locating DOI Numbers
Learn how to Export APA Citations from SMU databases