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LibGuides Help & boxes for reuse: Handouts for reuse

Science Handouts

Topic Mapping when starting out

Matrix for Lit Review

Accessing full-text material from a citation

Evaluating Sources for Credibility and Scholarship

Use currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose to decide whether to use or cite a source.

Is the article popular or scholarly?

For internet sources, learn ways to spot bad science.  Stop, investigate the source, find additional coverage and trace to the original.  The context matters.  Learn more about how Wikipedia has value, especially in the references.

How to Find Books In The Library Stacks

Research "Flowchart" guide to research strategies (testing it out)