If you understand how information is organized, you’ll be better equipped to develop successful strategies to locate what you need.

Choose the appropriate finding tool for the type of information you need; library catalog? periodical database?

Identify important words and phrases about your topic.

And don't forget to take advantage of the help features, the time you spend in the beginning can save many wasted hours later.

learn more:

• Research Strategy
• Database Search Strategy
• Using the Library Catalog
  [Your Research Passport]
• Using Databases
  [textbook, chapter 8]
• Search with Peripheral Vision [UC Berkeley]

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