Getting Started: Find Background Information
Background information gives you an understanding of what is known about topic so that you can do your journal research more effectively. Here's how...
Before you begin the search for literature to use in your lit review, take the time to learn about and utilize these technology tools that will help make conducting your literature review much smoother.
This is a browser extension - if you find an article on the web, it will bring you to the full-text through TXST Libraries.
This is a desktop and mobile app that lets you build a bookshelf of your favorite journals - and let you know when new articles are published.
Use the above link to access the TXST instance of Google Scholar - find articles there, and get the full text through TXST Libraries.
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You may also make Schedule an appointment with a librarian or specialist. |