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PHIL 10 Barnes

Critical Thinking

About this Guide

Welcome to the Merced College Library!

White tree in front of a blue circle with texts underneath that reads Merced College LibraryThis library research guide has information and tools to help you find peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles for Professor Barnes' research assignments. Use the tabs on the left to:

  • learn what databases are and how to find them on the library website
  • learn about the information cycle and various types of articles, including
    • popular
    • trade
    • scholarly articles
      • peer review
      • major components
      • reading strategies
  • find recommended library databases
  • find database video tutorials
  • learn strategies for searching in databases
  • find resources for citing in MLA 9
  • get in contact with faculty librarians for additional research and learning support

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