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Tutorials give you tips and help on different aspects of library research. For tutorials tied to a specific course, please visit the course guide.

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Citing sources and managing references

Learn how to cite sources correctly and organize references using citation styles and reference management tools.

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Developing research questions and topics

Learn how to choose, refine, and develop effective research topics and questions for academic research.

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Evaluating sources

Learn how to assess the credibility, quality, and relevance of information sources for academic research.

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Finding books and articles

Learn how to search for, find, and access books, scholarly articles, and other academic resources.

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Finding specialized resources

Find discipline-specific materials, collections, and tools that support more focused academic research needs.

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Getting started: Library and research basics

Learn the basics of library research, like finding resources, using library services, and starting the research process.

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Scholarly communications

Learn how research is shared, discovered, recognized, and connected within the academic community.

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Using advanced search methods

Build stronger search skills to find relevant information more efficiently and with greater precision.

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Using Omni

Get the most out of the library's discovery system to locate, access, organize, and manage resources.

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Using sources

Develop confidence working with information and integrating research effectively into academic project.

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