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English 474 Research and Writing Technical Reports

Finding Secondary Sources

Find Sources Using MavScholar

Use the MavScholar search box below to find most, but not all, library items available at Minnesota State Mankato.

Find articles, books, videos & more


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 Search tools, sometimes called databases, are available on a variety of subjects. These databases may help you find secondary sources for your Recommendation Report. Contact a librarian if you need additional assistance.

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Find Articles

Steps and tutorials to find journal articles

Find Books & E-books

Steps to find books in the library and online

Find Videos

Steps to find movies, documentaries, TV shows, & more

Cite Your Sources

Learn what a citation is, how to read a citation and how to create APA, ASA, MLA and Chicago style citations.

Find Maps, Atlas, & Travel Guides

A guide to the cartographic materials

Find Theses & APPs

Locate capstone projects at MSU and beyond

Find Data & Statistics

Information on statistical sources and datasets

Find Images

A guide to finding, using, & citing images

Find Newspapers

A guide to finding newspapers online and at the library

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