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Disciplinary Research

As you move deeper into research for your major, it helps to think in terms of disciplines -  areas of study like psychology, business, or history. Each discipline has its own vocabulary, research methods, and preferred types of sources.  That means the best tools and strategies for conducting research can change depending on the discipline you're working in.

To help you navigate research for your specific discipline, the library offers Subject Guides--webpages created by librarians that point you to the best search tools, databases, and research starting points for each discipline. Reviewing the Subject Guide for your discipline can help you find high quality sources more quickly as you begin conducting research in upper-level courses.