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Extensive collection of journals, ebooks, dissertations, news, video and primary sources from 1970 to the present. Includes ProQuest Central, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, Academic Complete, and Academic Video Online.
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Multidisciplinary full-text academic journals, books, and primary sources (usually excludes the past 2-5 years).
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Evaluating What You Find
What is it? Why do I care? What does it really say?
You answer these three questions every time you use a source, whether you know it or not.
Whether it is a website or a scholarly journal article...
Whether it is for a 1st-year course or real life...
Start noticing how you answer these questions to ensure your sources are really meeting your needs.
The Three Questions:
What is it: What is the source type and author credibility?
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Why do I care: Does the source type and author credibility meet your needs?
Decide this at the beginning so you know whether to read the material or find something better.
What does it really say: Perceive how the word choices influence the knowledge.
The author's word choices, included and excluded information, and the aim of the publication all make a difference in how or why you would use a source.