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COM Research Assignment Tutorial

COM Research Assignment Walkthrough (Click here for video)
See the COM Research assignment from beginning to end. The video covers finding sources, evaluating sources, and oral citations.

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Credo Reference
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Charlotte Observer
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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)
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