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SPED 801: Legal/Professional Issues in Special Education: Start Here

This guide is for SPED 801- Legal and Professional Issues in Special Education.  It provides an overview of the research process, how to find information in the library, APA citation, and suggested Education and Special Education resources including the c

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How to use this Guide

Welcome.  This guide is for SPED 801- Legal and Professional Issues in Special Education.  It provides an overview of the research process, how to find information in the library, APA citation, and suggested Education and Special Education resources including the class scavenger hunt assignment. 

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The Research Process will walk you through the 6 stages of writing an effective research paper (or other researched writing or presentation) 

 

Magnifying Glass by Beau Wingfield from the Noun ProjectFinding Information in the Library will walk you through finding Articles & Databases, Books, E-books, Videos, and Websites.

 

Apple sitting on top of a bookEducation Resources will suggest helpful databases, e-books, journals, websites, and more for Education topics. 

AsteriskSpecial Education Resources will suggest helpful databases, e-books, journals, websites, and more for Special Education topics. 

Map with a question mark on itScavenger Hunt will help you with your scavenger assignment

message quote by Thomas Helbig from the Noun ProjectAPA will help you use APA formatting.

 

Question by Henry Ryder from the Noun ProjectGet Help Email, phone, or visit me- I'll be happy to help!

 

Your input is important.  If you think there should be additions or changes to the guide- let me know. 

Robyn Hartman Information and Digital Literacy Librarian

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