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15 points

really good research skills? you’re going to need more than an internet connrection.

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You wouldn’t download a textbook on libgen

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you’re going to need more than an internet connrection.

Absolutely. Chances are that what you need is a library card from your local public library. When trying to learn more about graphene semiconductors, I couldn’t find the paper that was referenced in articles anywhere that wasn’t paywalled. After a contemplating for a while I checked my library’s site and, sure enough, they offer free, searchable access to academic journals.

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try anna’s archive and sci-hub next time, they usually have most papers for free

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The public library is also free and accessible via the Internet. And it has awesome librarians that I can reach out to if need be. Additionally, utilizing the library’s resources can help demonstrate their demand and justify budget allocation.

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If all else fails, just contact the authors, they are usually not restricted from distributing their papers, and many will just send it to you for free

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Hmm, how did you access the library’ site?

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Through the Internet. I just needed a library card to log in, which I was able to sign up for through the Internet as well (did have to bring evidence of residency in to have it fully instated).

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5 points

Its probably

opens first link about topic and starts believing all info

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Depends entirely on what you’re researching, and how “deep” you’re researching.

“Just” a Internet connection, will get you extremely far nowadays though.

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