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Library Research (Apply) 2020

Where can you go in person and online to receive real-time support on your research? Choose the best answer.*
- Research Help Desk and AskAway
- Google or any other search engines.
- Your professor and friends.
Why is it a good idea to do your research in more than one database?*
- Searching in multiple databases is not recommended as the amount of materials may actually confuse you.
- Searching in multiple databases can allow you to find many types of resources for your research topic, it allows you to broaden or narrow down your search results.
- Generally speaking, duplicating your search results is a good use of your time.
What type of support can you expect to receive from librarians?*
- Librarians can help you format your citations.
- Librarians can help you proofread and edit your paper.
- Librarians can function as a guide to help you narrow down and refine your research topic.
- Librarians will come up with your research topic for you.

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