Health Science

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Before you begin your research, ask yourself the following questions:

bulletWhat is your specific topic?
bulletWhat are the key words or phrases for your topic?
bulletWhat types of materials are required and how many? Books? Journal articles? Documents? Films?
bulletDo you need current information? Historical information? Both?
bulletWhich style manual is required for citing your sources?

Link to Library Survival Skills for an overview of the library and the research process.

Link to the CSU Information Competence Project to access tutorials that will help you answer these questions.

Need more help?  There are several ways to get help in doing your research: Come in to the Reference Desk (Library North) and talk to a librarian; Call on the phone; Email; Schedule a Research Appointment; Chat reference 24/7.

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Last Updated: 08/31/06