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Locate literature in various formats.
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These videos are intended to spark more precise questions and search terms. Being precise is necessary because databases match your search terms with what's in the database. Additionally, you may have to review the results because the database's contents may use discipline-specific terminology. The videos will ask you to follow along by writing your own answers. Be sure to note the following:
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Use your questions and search terms (keywords) to conduct a literature search in a scholarly database. Goals for using a scholarly database:
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When you're off campus, the OCA login page will appear when you click on the link for a database. Enter your Student ID barcode and last name to login (ID must be activated in library first) |
The link below, "How to Evaluate Journal Articles," provides criteria to determine if the articles you find are suitable for your research needs. Goals of Using the Criteria:
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The following guides provide examples specific to writing up your findings. Goals of Properly Citing in MLA Style are as follow:
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