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Points to Remember

  • Library research is a process and sometimes you will need to use the "trial and error" method.

  • Record what you find so that you will have the information for your bibliography.

  • Follow leads (e.g., browse nearby books, use references in materials you find).

  • Be creative and flexible.

  • Library research can take longer than you think it will; try to allow yourself enough time to find and analyze resources.

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