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- How to Read and Comprehend Scientific Research Articles (Video) This tutorial will discuss how to read a scientific article, how to find the main points of the article, and how to take effective notes. From UMN Libraries
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- MAS Ultra - School Edition This link opens in a new window Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database provides full text nearly 600 popular general interest and current events publications with information dating back as far as 1975 for key magazines. #ebsco
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Anne Chernaik
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Subjects: Adult Education, Adult Language Education, Automation, Robotics & Mechatronics, Biology, Chemistry, Citing Sources, Computer Aided Design, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Earth Sciences, Engineering, ESL & ELI, Fire Science, General, General Science, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineering, Horticulture, Kinesiology, Math, Math Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Paralegal & Law, Physics