Shaw's librarians create online guides (like this one) to help you use the Library. Many provide advice and resources for doing research in a particular subject area. Others offer how-to guidance and explain important topics and library resources.
There are LibGuides for every major course of study at Shaw, as well as for most of the course topics available outside of your major. These guides can walk you through how to perform research, and are tailored to fit the needs of your subject.
If you'd like more information on how to use our LibGuides, visit our simple tutorial here.
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The first step when starting research is to pick a topic or a question to guide your search. Watch the video below to understand how to choose and refine your topic, ensuring it isn't too broad or too narrow.
Learn about turning your research topic into keywords for a strategic search.
Learn about search tools: AND and NOT for narrowing your search, OR for broadening your search, asterisk (*) for truncation, and quotation marks for phrases.
A few search tips in addition to those offered in the videos on this page:
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