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---
pagetitle: "LIB002: SMU Research Essentials"
description-meta: "Explore essential research skills, tools, resources and Library support across the research lifecycle."
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<h1>SMU Research Essentials</h1>

LIB002 is a self-paced learning resource developed by SMU Libraries for postgraduate researchers and research staff. It introduces essential research practices and points you towards useful tools, resources and specialist support.
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## Explore the modules

Choose the topic that is most useful to you now.

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<span class="module-card__number" aria-hidden="true">01</span>

### Introduction to Library Services

The collections, services and people available to you, and how to reach them.

[Explore Introduction to Library Services](modules/library-services.qmd){.module-card__link}
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<span class="module-card__number" aria-hidden="true">02</span>

### Literature Review and Reference Management

Searching systematically, judging what you find, and keeping your references in order.

[Explore Literature Review and Reference Management](modules/literature-review.qmd){.module-card__link}
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<span class="module-card__number" aria-hidden="true">03</span>

### Working with Data

Where to look for data, and what to check before you rely on it.

[Explore Working with Data](modules/working-with-data.qmd){.module-card__link}
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<span class="module-card__number" aria-hidden="true">04</span>

### Research Data Management

Decisions about your data that are much easier made early than fixed later.

[Explore Research Data Management](modules/research-data-management.qmd){.module-card__link}
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<span class="module-card__number" aria-hidden="true">05</span>

### Publishing and Research Impact

Choosing where to publish, and making sense of what impact measures actually show.

[Explore Publishing and Research Impact](modules/publishing-impact.qmd){.module-card__link}
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## How to use LIB002

Begin with a current question, or work through all five modules over time. Each one stands on its own and there is no required order.

LIB002 is not a comprehensive research methods course. Think of it as a front door: use it to orient yourself, strengthen a particular skill, or find the next source of help.
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## Research is easier with the right support

LIB002 is a starting point. SMU Libraries can help you move from general guidance to support for your own research needs.
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[Find Library support](support.qmd){.btn .btn-light .btn-lg}
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