How to use this guide
Each tab (above) opens a page which either introduces a step in the general research process or suggests extra sources for a particular project for this class.
This guide will help you quickly find:
background (wisely);
authoritative contextual sources;
factual maps and statistics;
information about topics of interest.
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This guide introduces quick library research strategies for projects for this class. Find authoritative sources quickly, and evaluate your sources.
For more background on library research strategies and resources at Cornell University, consult Introduction to Research and other links from the Library home page.