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102 WRIT 102: Literature: Lesson I
This
session will help you to complete Worksheet
#1 1)
What information am I looking for? Background
information Once you have identified
your topic your next step is to find some sources of background information to
read. These sources will help you understand the broader context of your research
and tell you in general terms what is known about your topic. They will give you
an idea of how much and what kind of information is available on your topic. 2)
Where will I find the information? Here
are some good sources to consult:
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Our online
catalog will help you to locate books in our library as well as in other
Illinois academic libraries. You may visit the I-Share libraries to borrow materials
directly, or you may request to have them sent to the Benedictine Library via
Interlibrary Loan. I-Share will also
help you to locate electronic texts (such as government publications). | |
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Library's Subject
Guide to Literature will help you to
locate important print and online resources. Remember,
if you have trouble finding sufficient background information on your research
topic, be sure to consult a librarian! | | |
3)
How good is the information you have found? Review
"How
to evaluate books"
4)
How will I ethically use this information? Register
for RefWorks
- Link to RefWorks
and select Login to register.
- You will learn how
to export citations to RefWorks in Library Session
II
- Link to our guide
to RefWorks
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updated:
November 6, 2009
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