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ChiltonLibrary - Automobile Reference (Badgerlink - MyFVTC Access)
OEM repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library.
Small Engine Repair Source (*previously named Small Engine Repair Reference Center) (Badgerlink)
Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines

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ARTICLES, BOOKS, VIDEOS's: Catalog Search: Example search for "research topic"
Use Photo ID to borrow (check out) items.
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ARTICLES: Research and decision worthy peer-reviewed articles: Example search for "research topic"
E-BOOKS: Ebsco Academic Books: Example search for "Research Topic"
VIDEOS: Films on Demand (FOD): Example search for "research topic"
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INTERNET SEACRH EXAMPLE: site:edu for "artificial intelligence OR ai OR a.i."
Results will include only websites allowed to use .edu (education) domain.
Authoritative when posted by departments or professors with a reputation to risk.
INTERNET SEARCH EXAMPLE: site:gov for "artificial intelligence OR ai OR a.i."
Results will include only websites allowed to use .gov (government) domain.
Authoritative source of data, statistics, guides, definitions, procedures, etc.
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>>>> Ask: What do they GAIN by getting you to act on their information?
If the gain is significantly higher than the potential risk from using biased information, take that into consideration.
>>>> Ask: What do they RISK by giving you misleading information?
Institutions that have a reputation to risk are more apt to be careful about the authority and integrity of information they share and promote.

When you need FACTS / RESEARCH GRADE materials : Use EBSCO Discovery Service:

Not all useful information is available in a peer-reviewed article. Try these: