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Conducting Research at RIT Library

A research project can be an interesting and rewarding experience if you bring the proper skills to it. Whether you are an incoming freshman or an advanced graduate student, this introductory guide to library resources and research strategies will assist you as you begin your work. A good place to begin is with this Research Tree. Start at any point at which you are comfortable.


 

 

 

CONSULT LIBRARIAN, INSTRUCTOR

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DEFINING,
REFINING &
DEVELOPING A TOPIC

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LOCATING MATERIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Help
Guides

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Find in
Other Libraries

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Interlibrary
Loan

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BOOKS

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Library
Classification

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Library
Catalog
(Einstein)

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E-
Books

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Help
Guides

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Database Instruction

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Interlibrary
Loan

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Scholarly vs
Non-Scholarly Journals

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ARTICLES

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Research
Databases & Resources

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Einstein
(journal title only)

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E-
Journals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Search for
Images

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Image
Collections

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IMAGES

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Videos &
Media

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Captioned
Videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Librarian Recommended Sites

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Evaluating
Sites

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WEB

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Search
Engines

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Subject Specific
Search Engines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Book
Reviews

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How to
Cite References

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WRITING RESOURCES

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Copyright / Plagiarism
Info

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Library
Internet Glossary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Database
Problem
Report Form

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Services for the Deaf/
Disabled

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Electronic
Reference

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ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES

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Research
Assistance

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Information
Literacy

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Online/
Distance
Learning

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