Taught by library faculty, this course follows the research process of developing topics and thesis statements, creating search strategies, and critically evaluating and ethically citing sources.

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Mar 5, 2025 · Be especially careful about sources on hotly contested social issues such as stem-cell research, gun control, and global warming. Many books and articles are published by …

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Oct 15, 2025 · The Library Research Process, Step-by-Step Provides guidance on moving through a successful library research process.

Each library unit has unique collections and subject knowledge. See individual library websites for additional resources in specific subject areas. Check out our library research guides for lists of …

Library research is the process of finding, collecting, and evaluating information for a paper, presentation, or other project. This chapter gives an overview of this step-by-step process.