Successfully navigating through resources is a major step in mastering information literacy. The challenge is to identify which resource will fit your need. The growth in interdisciplinary databases that offer a mash-up of primary and secondary sources complicates a search for specific formats.
This guide is set up with various tabs to guide you to success.
Basic information about your topic can be found in Encyclopedias, Handbooks, Dictionaries, and other reference sources. Found in: OneSearch, Databases
Background information and secondary sources can be found in books and websites. Found in: OneSearch, Databases, Websites
Current research that can include primary sources and secondary sources can be found in journals. Found in: Databases, OneSearch
Other primary sources can be found in special collections or in online collections. Found in: OneSearch, Databases
Whether you are looking for information for a paper, background information, program notes, etc. - plan out your research inquiry by thinking through what exactly you want to discover. The worksheet linked here is an easy outline to help you think through terms before you start your search.
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