Welcome!
Welcome to the Neumann University Library's Guide to Effective Research for ENG 102! This guide gathers together many helpful tools from the library and the Web to help you with the research for this course. You will find guides, tutorials, & tips to help you use library tools strategically, effectively, and efficiently. This Guide is here to help, but don't forget that we Librarians are also available to help you in person, by email, or via Meebo Instant Message!
Use the "Getting Started" tab to make sure that you cover all of the research bases in a logical progression.
Good luck and happy researching!
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Goals
Goal 1. Competency in Research and Information Literacy Skills:
Objectives
1.1. Use the library, indexes, Internet tools, and other search strategies by asking the right questions
1.2. Identify and focus on appropriate and relevant research topic, and recognize key
search terms
1.3. Access physical and virtual (online) resources
1.4. Evaluate the relative merits and limitations of sources regarding credibility,
verifiability, integrity, depth, and breadth
1.5. Document sources in appropriate format (APA or MLA) for intended major or program
1.6. Organize research processes and materials with a focus on developing a thesis
relevant to the identified audience and purpose
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