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EU STEM Academy 2023: Getting Started

Techniques

Brainstorming

  • What do I need to find for the assignment?
  • What do I already know about the topic?
  • Is my topic too broad or too specific?
  • Can I find information on my topic in the library or on the Internet?
  • What search terms do I use?
  • Where can I get background information on a topic?

Library Contact Information

Reference Desk
(630) 617-3173

Circulation/ILL
(630) 617-3160

Objectives

  • To gain an understanding of "information literacy."
  • To access different types of information, in both print and electronic format.
  • to evaluation sources of information.

Research Process

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