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Adams State University
Nielsen Library

First Year Seminar (FYS)

This guide supports both instructors and students in the First Year Seminar by offering essential resources, tools, and tips for navigating the library, finding credible sources, and building strong research skills.

Intro

If you think about it, you probably search for information every day. 

On Google, YouTube, TikTok, ChatGPT, or even Reddit. But not all searches lead to good information, especially when you're working on a research project or trying to understand complex topics. These times our go-to sources may not cut it. 

The resources here will help you sharpen the skills you already use when searching by teaching you about:

  • Everyday vs Academic Research
  • How to spot credible sources in everyday search results
  • Lateral reading
  • When to go beyond Google and use library tools

Even a quick search can lead to high-quality information if you know where to look. Let's take your everyday searching to the scholarly level!

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