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Doing your own research


The Library for distance learners

  • Finding books and eBooks
    How to search for and obtain information in books. Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds.
  • Finding journal articles
    When you have a reference.  Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds [updated March 2012].
  • Using databases
    How to use a database to find information for your assignments. Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds.

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