GGR305H5: Biogeography (Winter 2024)

In this course, students are asked to complete a Research Question/Critical Reading Assignment and a Term Paper. This Library Research Guide is designed to help you get the most out of the Library Resources available to you for researching and successfully completing these assignments.

• Focus on ONE TAXON (species, genus, etc) investigating how it has changed over time.
  

• Focus on A SPECIFIC LOCATION investigating what plants, mammal, birds, invertebrate, or other taxonomic group are currently present.
  

• Focus on HUMANS' IMPACT on a given TAXA or the diversity in a particular LOCATION

• Choose YOUR OWN APPROACH, with prior approval from the instructor.

Reference Desk and UTML Chat

The UTM Library reference desk will be closed in July and August. Contact Ask Chat with a Librarian for reference support. 

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• Friday: 10am-4pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

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• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

For full schedule, visit the Ask Chat with a Librarian webpage. 

Service Closures:

• Presidential day: Monday June 30
• Canada day: Tuesday July 1
• Presidential day: Friday August 1
• Civic holiday: Monday August 4

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Need more assistance? You can Book a Consultation with a reference specialist.

Need subject-specific assistance with an assignment? UTM Library has liaison librarians for every program. Email your UTM Liaison Librarian to schedule a consultation. 

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Email

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