InfoGuides: Navigating the Library as an International Student: Begin Your Research

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Welcome to the Navigating the Library as an International Student InfoGuide.

Use this guide to discover resources available to you at Mason.

Find Articles - Helpful databases for you to begin your research
Find Books - Search for books at Mason and DC area university libraries
Evaluate Information - Tools for evaluating sources
Define Library Words - Definitions of common library words you will hear at the University Libraries
Write & Cite - Information on plagiarism, citation styles and Zotero
Get Help with Research & Projects - Chat with a librarian or search for your subject librarian to setup an appointment
Get Help with Studying - Get help with writing and study skills

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Art and Design
by Stephanie Grimm Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 6241 views this year
Art History
by Stephanie Grimm Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2493 views this year

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Accounting & Tax
by Kayla Gourlay Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 4794 views this year
Business
by Kayla Gourlay Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 22537 views this year
Organization Development & Knowledge Management
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1501 views this year

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Global and Community Public Health
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 6687 views this year
Health Administration & Policy
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2215 views this year
Nursing
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 13801 views this year
Social Work
by Elaine Hicks Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 6901 views this year

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Philosophy
by Jen Fehsenfeld Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1317 views this year
Religious Studies
by Elena Landry Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 1423 views this year

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Comparative Politics & Area Studies
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 689 views this year
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 4449 views this year
Criminology, Law & Society
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 8743 views this year
Policy and Government
by Lorena Jordan Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 11134 views this year
Sport, Recreation, & Tourism Management
by Chris Magee Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2016 views this year

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Biology
by Marissa Burkland Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2635 views this year
Environmental Science & Policy
by Marissa Burkland Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 2205 views this year
Geography
by Jack Tieszen Last Updated Dec 17, 2024 855 views this year

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

GRAduate Student Skills Infoguide
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Gradiate students Life
Knowing the available academic support resources at Mason will get you started in the right direction towards completion of your degree – from study areas to the Writing Center, it is all here. Additionally, it is vital for you as a Graduate Student to understand the policies governing your education at Mason. Be sure to be informed!