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How to do Library Research and Citations LibGuide

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Here are some terms you might come across when doing research and what they mean. 

1. Advanced Search:  

2. Keywords: The main words of your research question.

3. Phrase Searching

4. Boolean Operators: AND, OR, NOT          

5. Abstract: 

Click HERE for the sample.  An abstract gives you a summary of the finds of your article and can help you determine if reading it is worthwhile. 

 

6. Peer Reviewed: 

A label put on certain academic research articles that have gone through a rigorous editing process. 

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