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Use “cited in” and “cited by” in OneSearch
Read more: Use “cited in” and “cited by” in OneSearchUse the citation tracker to find articles that reference each other.
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Understand the parts of a call number to find library books
Read more: Understand the parts of a call number to find library booksThe Library of Congress call number is a unique identifier assigned to each book or other item in a library’s collection. It is composed of several parts that indicate the item’s subject, location, and other information. Letters. The first part of the call number is one or more letters, which indicate the item’s subject area.…
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Build a search in a database
Read more: Build a search in a databaseBy using Boolean operators, you can build a more precise search in a database and save time by avoiding irrelevant search results. Identify your keywords. First, identify the keywords or search terms you want to use for your search. Use Boolean operators. Boolean operators are words used to connect search terms and help you refine…
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Use four moves to decide if information is reliable
Read more: Use four moves to decide if information is reliableThe Four Moves is a simple framework for evaluating the reliability of information you find online. Here’s how it works: Check for previous work. Start by looking to see if anyone else has fact-checked the information you’re evaluating. Do a quick search to see if reputable sources have already investigated the topic and found it…