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Anatomy of a Scholarly Article

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EN 101: College Composition 1: Home

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Online Module: Anatomy of a Scholarly Article

Is this a scholarly article?

Is this a scholarly article?

Is this a scholarly article?

Is this a scholarly article?

Why Should I Use Reference Resources?

Best Bet Reference Sources for Background Information & Topic Selection

Library Quick Links

Monmouth University

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