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HDE 110: Families in Communities

Getting Started

Welcome! This guide is designed to help you identify sources for your research and writing assignments.

See also: Library Presentation Slides

If you plan to do your research from off-campus, make sure you follow these instructions to set up the UC Davis Library's virtual private network:

Search Tips

Take a few minutes to watch these videos about the UC Davis Library website, creating a search strategy for your topic, and finding peer-reviewed articles.

1. Library Overview (7:45)

Learn about key features on the UC Davis Library website.

2. Create a Search Strategy (6:34)

Identify keywords related to your topic and use Boolean operators, truncation and phrase searching to create an effective search.

3. Refine Your Search (3:21)

Use database filters to locate relevant articles.