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INQ: Research Process

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  3. MS Digital Portal or US Digital Portal
  4. INQ: Research Process

Start at the Digital Portal

1Search everything with One Search

What does it search?

  •  Non-fiction print books
  •  Non-fiction ebooks
  •  All databases

Why use One Search?

  • One stop shopping- all sources are searchable and accessible from one place.

3Browse the Library Databases

What does it search?

  • Library databases

Why search by individual database?

  • Results are more focused and less overwhelming.

2Search print books on the Library Catalog

What does it search?

  •  Non-fiction print books
  •  Fiction ebooks (SORA)

Why use the Library Catalog?

  • Selected results → less results
  • If you want fiction - this is where to look!

4Browse the Resource Guides

What is a Resource Guide?

  • A collection of sources curated by librarians and/or teachers.
  • Find a specific class, assignment or subject guide from the drop down menu or on the Resource Guide homepage.
  • Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025 3:52 PM
  • URL: https://libguides.milton.edu/researchprocess
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