4: Find Citations — Read — Invisible Network

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This unit will help you find 5-10 sources, but you'll circle back to this step later as you continue to refine your topic and find more relevant sources.

4.1: Learning Objectives
4.2: Meet with a Librarian
Why meet with a librarian and what to ask during the appointment
4.3: Select Where to Search
Where to search: key differences between Google Scholar & library databases
4.4: Translate Your Words to Database Terms
Notice how keywords & subject headings impact your results differently
4.5: Combine Terms
Learn when to use AND vs OR to combine terms
4.6: Expand and Narrow Search Results
Refine your results to find relevant sources
4.7: Evaluate Citations
What to look for in a citation to decide whether to find full text
4.8: Save Early and Often
Save your searches and citations efficiently
4.9: Iterative Process
Iterating the process until you have roughly 5-10 sources
4.10: Check-In

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