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ESL 33: Oral Communications I - Library Research (Radojcic-Alexandria)

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  • Good for most topics, including public libraries
  • BLUE search box- type your general topic (artificial intelligence, online education, civic engagement, public transportation)  in the blue box to find articles.
  • RED search box - type your question (what are important skills for success in the workplace?) - this uses artificial intelligence to give you a short summary of Britannica Academic articles.
  • Good for most topics (NOT great for workplace skills, teamwork, or public libraries).
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    • Reference
    • News
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  • Has information on careers and workplace skills.
  • Good for these topics: 
    • essential skills
    • workplace skills
    • teamwork
    • public libraries (pick this article: "Library and Information Services")