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This guide will help you at all stages of the research process, from choosing a topic to citing your sources.
Getting Started
Choose a topic
Thesis or Research Question
Create a Search Strategy
Search CSM Databases
Tips & Tricks
Search Online
Finding Full Text
Evaluate Information
Understanding Source Types
Fake News & Breaking News
Saving Research
Citations
Research Management
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Using this Guide
Contents
Choose a Topic
Thesis or Research Question
Create a Search Strategy
Search CSM Databases
Tips and Tricks
Search Online
Finding Full Text
Evaluate Information
Understanding Source Types
Saving Research
Citations
Research Management
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