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Research:  What Is It?

Research: What Is It?

Explains the difference between information gathering, secondary research, and primary research

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Sally Robertson
Sally Robertson (Librarian)
10 years ago

This is a useful tutorial for teaching what real research is. It is not too long, and could be used as an introduction before beginning any research assignment.

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Aline Soules
Aline Soules (Faculty)
10 years ago

My tutorial is used in a variety of courses in information literacy and in science.
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