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Computer Science Research Guide

"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" --Einstein

Online Collections

Best options for Computer Science:

Collections that include Applied Computer Science

Google Search using our Proxy

These Google search links are routed through a proxy so the results of your search are linked directly to Dal resources whether you're on or off campus.

How to search databases with Boolean operators (and zombies)

Link to ZomBool video game. Boolean search expressions are magical formulas compatible with most databases in which keywords are combined with Boolean operators to create super effective searches.

Zombies are terrifying former humans that want to eat your brain and/or transform you into a zombie (their exact motivations are unclear).

ZomBool is a 'choose-your-own-path' video game created by a Dal librarian to help you learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse (maybe) with the help of search strategies and Boolean operators (PC or Mac).

Graduate Research

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