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ARTICLES, BOOKS, VIDEOS's: Catalog Search: Example search for "research topic"
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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.

Databases (Topical collection of articles, books, videos, etc.)

Simplified search and results
Top tabs with most commonly used limits: Full text, Peer-reviewed, Last 5 Years
Example screen shot of search narrowed down to full text, peer-reviewed, and 5 years
Biggest change: Top browser link now the permanent link instead of a temporary dynamic link!