Getting Started - *Research Guide - LibGuides at Gateway Community College (CT)

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How to... PDF Files

Guide to Research Papers
a short guide to research paper
How to Narrow Your Topic
Find a book or articles
How to find a book or online journal articles
LC Call numbers
How to read Library of Congress Call numbers
Boolean Operators
How to Use Boolean Operators
Journal vs. Magazine
Magazine vs. Journal
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
CRAPP - Eveluating Websites
Citing Style Guide - APA
APA citing style guide
Citing Style Guide - MLA

*Research Guide: Getting Started