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Understanding Literature Reviews

Friday, January 27 | 3:00pm | LA 179 and Online via Zoom

Becoming a scholar in your field requires finding your way through its literature. We will discuss how to find and assess the relevant literature in your field or topic.  This workshop is intended for graduate students.

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