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An Introductory Guide to Searching for Biology Information

There are many approaches to finding information. The following is an introduction to a logical path for finding information. Each step builds on the knowledge you have gained from the previous stage.

Step 1: Before You Begin
Step 2: Define Your Topic
Step 3: Find Books
Step 4: Find Articles
Step 5: Internet Sources
Step 6: Expand Your Search
Step 7: Evaluate Information
Step 8: Cite Your Sources

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The resources listed in these pages are coded as:
Free Web Resource electronic resource available via the internet to everyone.
Penn State Web Resource electronic resource available via the internet to Penn State faculty, staff and students, or possibly to other users through their own institutions.
Print Resource book resource available only in the Penn State libraries at University Park or possibly at other libraries.

Comments and suggestions to: Janet Hughes

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