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Basic Help
Not sure where to start your research? First, you’ll need to find sources:
- About the Research Process
- Choosing a Research Topic
- Primary Sources
- How to Find a Book in Mugar Memorial Library
- Newspapers
- Web of Science Database
Troubleshooting
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Working with Research Data
Need help storing, securing, and organizing your research data? Try our Data Management Guide, or get started with ProQuest TDM Studio.
Writing Help
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- Cite Your Sources
- Create Bibliographies
- Guide for Writers of Theses & Dissertations
- Proposal Writing for Social Science Research
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