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Library Research Basics

This guide provides details on accessing information for your research, and how you can get assistance with studying and projects at George Mason.

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Welcome to the Library Research Basics InfoGuide

This guide serves as a portal to other subject guides available at the libraries, how to access information for your research, and how you can get assistance with studying and projects at George Mason.

Find Articles - Key databases and journals for general topics
Find Books - Search the Mason and Washington Research Library Consortium catalogs
Evaluating Sources - Tools for evaluating sources
Write & Cite - Information on Zotero, Mendeley, and contacting the Writing Center
Get Help with Research & Projects - Search for your subject librarian to setup an appointment, or get help with scholarly production.
Get Help with Studying - Get help with writing and study skills
Attain Online Course Support - Learn about the services we provide for online learners and online course faculty

Subject Guides

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Art and Design
by Stephanie Grimm Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 26 views this year
Art History
by Stephanie Grimm Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year

Dance
by Megan Reichelt Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1 views this year

Music Library
by Cindy Badilla-Melendez Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 12 views this year

Theater
by Megan Reichelt Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 6 views this year

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Accounting & Tax
by Kayla Gourlay Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 5 views this year
Business
by Kayla Gourlay Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 29 views this year
Organization Development & Knowledge Management
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year

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Global and Community Public Health
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 19, 2024 0 views this year
Health Administration & Policy
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 19, 2024 3 views this year
Nursing
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 20, 2024 15 views this year
Social Work
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 19, 2024 4 views this year

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Philosophy
by Jen Fehsenfeld Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year
Religious Studies
by Elena Landry Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year

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Comparative Politics & Area Studies
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 7 views this year
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 16 views this year
Criminology, Law & Society
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2 views this year
Policy and Government
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 33 views this year
Sport, Recreation, & Tourism Management
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1 views this year

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Computer Science, Engineering, IT, and Mathematics
By Theresa Calcagno

Biology
by Marissa Burkland Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year
Environmental Science & Policy
by Marissa Burkland Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1 views this year
Geography
by Jack Tieszen Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 0 views this year

Subject Guides
This is a link to all of the subject guides available through the University Libraries.