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How do I search for articles?

° Journal article checklist A quick guide to finding articles (full text or in the library)
° Locate articles by using one of the library's Journal/Magazine databases on your subject
° Searching log - Keep a record of your searches in the databases you use.

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What online help is there for finding information?

° Tutorials -Use the Getting Started With Research and Subject Tutorials to guide you. (Under revision.)
° Library course guides Use a guide prepared by subject specialists. These give you quick starting points and ideas.
° Subject research guides Look here to find beginning information on how to search in your subject area.
° Tours Take an online tour of the library departments and services. (Under revision.)

° Ask a Librarian chat reference Connect to "chat" with a librarian in real time.

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How do I know if the information I have is reliable?

° Guide to identifying quality resources Look here to learn about evaluating information

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How do I work with citations?

° Citation styles Learn what a citation is and which style to use for your paper/research.
° RefWorks Sign up (free if from UMASS) to use this tool to export your citations directly from the databases and then automatically create bibliographies.

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What other help can I receive?

° Specialists by subject Find "your" subject librarian who can help you research your topic.
° Access research databases from off-campus