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CUR 557 - Capstone Experience Development: Getting Started

This guide will help students working on their capstones to do a literature review or research a topic in CUR 557.

Welcome to the CUR 557 - Capstone Experience Development Guide!​

The purpose of this guide is to:

  1. Guide you through finding sources for your capstone experience

  2. Direct you to useful tools and information for your capstone experience

  3. Teach you research methodologies and information literacy skills​

 

There are a number of tabs on the left side that will help you with throughout your research process.

Getting Started: Library Catalog Search

A good way to start is by searching in the library catalog for books, e-books, DVDs, and more by using this search box:

Find Books & DVDs:

You can also browse the shelves to find books related to your topic. To find books you're looking for, locate the tag on the end of each book shelf that indicates the number range of the books on that shelf.

More Places to Find Background Information

Don't feel like you know enough about your topic to start searching for sources yet? Try one of these:
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