While Google, Wikipedia, and other internet sources can be useful, you don't want to rely on them for your research. Why not?
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Not everything is openly accessible on the internet. The Library subscribes to and purchases high quality resources that are not available on the internet.
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Information overload: using a search engine, like Google, often means that you get thousands or millions of results. Library databases are organized in such a way that the results are more manageable. This allows you to find the best resources for your topic quickly.
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Authority & accuracy: keep in mind that anyone can create or edit an entry in Wikipedia. Anyone can create a website. How will you know if the author is an expert? How will you verify the information?
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Your professors want to see high quality, scholarly sources cited in your papers. Impress them by using Library resources.
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Do you need help learning to use the Library's databases? Make an appointment for a tutorial with a librarian here. See a video tutorial here.
