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How to Write a Thesis: Conducting Research

This guide covers all aspects of writing a thesis or dissertation.

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Research Methodologies and Data Collection

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How to Collect Data for Your Thesis 
This article covers different ways of collecting data in preparation for writing a thesis.

What is Research Methodology? 
This resources explores different research methodologies and discusses how to choose the best one for your specific project.

Databases

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arXiv 
This resource archives free, full-text journal articles from the sciences and mathematics.

Directory of Open Access Journals 
This resource allows you to search for journal articles from a wide range of disciplines.

Google Scholar 
Use Google Scholar to search for full-text journal articles.

PubMed 
PubMed hosts full-text journal articles from the medical and health sciences.


List of Common Databases

The Best Academic Research Databases 
This article highlights the most popular academic research databases.

The Best Academic Search Engines 
This resource considers the benefits of common academic search engines.

Books

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Digital Public Library of America 
This resource contains thousands of books, images, videos, and sounds.

Directory of Open Access Books 
This directory features thousands of peer-reviewed books.

Open Textbook Library 
This resource includes hundreds of free textbooks.

How to Read Academic Research

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How to Read a Scholarly Article 
This article breaks down the components of scholarly articles and features tips for reading them.