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Doing Research Online (rev. 5/3/05)

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The research process This online tutorial presents the 8 steps of the research process from selecting a topic to writing the paper.
Which database should I search? This guide describes the online databases available to UMUC students that contain information on business, management, company and industry topics.
How to find journal articles online or in the library Use this guide for help searching for journal articles in full text online, as well as in print in the library.
How to identify scholarly literature This guide will help you differentiate between scholarly articles and popular articles.
How to search the Internet Use this guide to learn about different search engines, to find examples of search features, and to learn how search engines rank results. 
How to evaluate information found on the Internet This guide identifies criteria you can use to evaluate information you find on the Internet.
Getting Help Follow this link for information on how to contact the library for help with your research.

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