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HMSV 440W & 443W

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Getting started with your research is sometimes the hardest part! The purpose of this course guide is to help you with your HMSV 440W assignments. If you're still working on selecting an agency, here are some tips that will help you make a decision.

  • Think about what you are interested in. What types of agencies do you see yourself working in after you graduate?
  • Google local agencies related to your interests. Think about topic and type, rather than specific branding or organization. For example, instead of Boys & Girls Club and Norfolk, try "after school programs" and "middle school" and "Hampton Roads"
    • What is the mission and purpose? Does it align with your beliefs or interests?
    • What population does the agency serve? Are you interested in working with this population?
    • What is the geographic location? Urban, rural, suburban? Are you realistically going to be able to get to this agency to do your evaluations?

Getting help from your librarian is easy! You can:

  • Get help via email: kcenteno@odu.edu
  • Schedule an appointment, either in-person at Perry Library or online via Adobe Connect. Email lrush@odu.edu to schedule an appointment.

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  • Use Library Chat
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If you find an article that the library doesn't provide full text to, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan. It is FREE and EASY. Articles usually take 1-3 days to retrieve, and it's all electronic.

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