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Introduction to Literature Searching and Library Research

Trying to write a research paper? Need to find scholarly sources on your topic but you're not sure where to start? Join us for a one hour workshop on basic literature searching and library research! Librarians will help walk you through developing a strategy for completing your research project, finding scholarly content (including articles and books), and citing your sources.

Hands-on research help and snacks will be provided!

When: Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018 from 12:00 – 12:50 pm
Where: Library Biella Room and online via Zoom

If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom web conference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.

To participate online or in person, please RSVP and complete the Pre-Workshop Survey.
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416133/occurrences/5768940

Can't make it on Tuesday, August 28th? This workshop repeats on Tuesday, October 16th.

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Introduction to Library Research, Tuesday, August 28th

Introduction to Literature Searching and Library Research