Welcome to this EMU Library guide
Welcome! Use this guide to gain confidence and skill in library research.
Jump into research and skip the usual beginners' mistakes by looking at the suggestions for research process. Master basic search tools like Esearch or other tools by choosing the "how to" boxes throughout this guide.
No guide can cover all your questions, so reinforce your confidence by learning how and where you can get more help from the Library.
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EMU Library Guides and "How To" VideosShort introduction to using the resources and services offered by the EMU Library.
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Research: The BasicsThe basic stages of research broken down, with guides and tutorials.
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Tutorials - Halle LibraryA list of short tutorials on topics including scholarly communication, choosing a journal, and understanding plagiarism
Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Articles
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Types of PublicationsA guide to distinguishing between scholarly, popular, and also professional or trade publications.
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EMU Guide: What is Peer Review?...a quick overview
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Peer Review in Three MinutesA short video tutorial explains: How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication?
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EMU Tutorial: characteristics of scholarly articlesThis short video analyzes the elements of a scholarly article, and explains peer review.
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Identifying Scholarly Articles (PDF)this image shows the elements of a scholarly article
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Anatomy of a Scholarly ArticleClick on the highlighted areas to learn about typical elements of a scholarly journal article.
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How to Read a Social Science Journal ArticleExplains the structure of a research article and offers tips for reading strategically.
