Finding too much information?
Try refining your topic/search by:
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Concept
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Example
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Taxonomy
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invertebrate aquatic animals
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Location
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aquatic animals of the Long Island Sound
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Developmental stage
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aquatic animal larvae
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Structure
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aquatic animal gills
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Environment
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fresh water aquatic animals
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Additional topic
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aquatic animal physiology
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Cellular or Metabolic Process
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aquatic animal respiration
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Searching for information on your topic
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- Narrow or broaden your search.
- Formulate your research questions.
- Factual Questions- You may need to investigate some factual questions before you begin your research. Some examples: What does pH mean? What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?
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Research Questions – What do you want to know about your topic? Is your question researchable and answerable?
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Science and Engineering Librarian |
 Dana Antonucci Links: Profile & Guides Subjects: Biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, material science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, ecology, evolution, microbiology, cell biology, neurobiology and biochemistry. New Publications: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0194262X.2012.648107 |
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