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Library Orientation | Catalogue and Databases | Subject and Research Guides | Writing and Citing

Library Orientation

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• Maps: Library first floor ; Library second and third floors
•  (ask a question or search for information about the library)
• A Glossary of Library Terms
• Where is it in the Library?
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Catalogue and Databases

• Using Novanet
• Reading Call Numbers
• Using Boolean
• Phrase Searching Guide
• tutorial (or see  Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines vs Trade Publications )
• Finding Journal Articles
• Journal and Search Alerts tutorial:  and pdf
• JSTOR Advanced Search Tips
• Eureka
• SMU Worldcat Guide ‌

Subject and Research Guides

• Browzine: Quick Guide  
• How to read a scientific article
• Google guide
• Google Scholar guide
• Evaluating Internet Resources
  • Evaluating Internet Resources guide (and pdf version)
  • Sift Method guide
• Preparing a Marketing Plan
• Locating Patents
• Statista Quick Guide
• Mergent Online guide
• How to Read and Find industry codes: SIC guide  and NAICS guide

Writing and Citing

• : Information on APA, MLA and other styles used to cite sources

• Writing an Annotated Bibliography
• Writing a Literature Review
• A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
• (SMU Writing Centre)

Notes on Accessing Print and Mform Journal Collections

• Microform location
• Print Journals location