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GEOG 130 - Food & the Environment: Start

Geography 130

Welcome

Please visit the different pages in this guide to learn more about using librarian-recommended tools and strategies to find relevant sources for your research paper.

For more "self-paced deep-dives on research skills," see the Library's Research 101 guide.

The Help page of this guide shows how to reach out to Susan or Becky for individual help, or to connect to a librarian on chat 24/7.  

Getting connected

Quick Guide to Evaluating Sources

When you encounter any kind of source, consider:

  1. Authority - Who is the author? What is their point of view? 
  2. Purpose - Why was the source created? Who is the intended audience?
  3. Publication & format - Where was it published? In what medium?
  4. Relevance - How is it relevant to your research? What is its scope?
  5. Date of publication - When was it written? Has it been updated?
  6. Documentation - Did they cite their sources? Who did they cite?

Research 101 Workshops

Research 101 Workshops are for anyone interested in deepening their Library research skills. Designed for students enrolled in a Reading & Composition (R&C) course with a research component, Research 101 Workshops are offered virtually and in-person on set dates and times throughout the semester. Berkeley librarians will guide you through using the UC Berkeley Library strategically and help you hone your research skills. You'll leave feeling empowered and prepared to take on research assignments with new skills and perspectives.  

Sign-up for a Research 101 Workshop.
(Tip: If you need a quiet place on campus, bring your headphones to a library study space)