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Writing 100 (Santillan): Welcome

Library research guide for Advanced Writing

Guide URL

Welcome! You can access this guide at the guide URL, below. Please open it up to follow along with the class.

https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/wri100_santillan

Today's Goals

You will be able to

  • locate appropriate databases for your research question.
  • translate a research question into an effective search strategy.
  • use basic and advanced search techniques to create and revise searches.
  • export research finding into a citation management tool (RefWorks).

VIDEO: Find Full-Text of Articles through "Get it at UC"

Discover how to use the Get It at UC button to access the full-text of articles or books whether immediately or through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

Three Search Strategies

If you want to review search strategies, this video covers three which you can apply in your database searches. (3:04).

Library Instructor

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Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco
Contact:
KL 275
209-631-8359
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