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Golden Tips for Research

You’ve found a source for your research, but how do you know that it’s good to use for your project? This video will teach you four simple questions that you can ask to make sure…

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Surfing the Web

Want to surf the web for a research paper but don’t know where to start? In this video, learn a few quick tips that will help you find research on the Internet! Find more video tutorials,…

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Navigate the Wild Web

If you’re using Google Scholar for research but don’t know how to navigate it, then you’ve come to the right place! Watch this video to be equipped with all the right tools to use…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 7 - Fact Checking

We find, use and share information online every day. It's something we're used to, but that doesn't always mean we're great at deciding what to trust and what to challenge.

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Database Basics

In this video we’ll explore how to identify what a database is, how to pick the right one for your needs, and how to use a database to discover scholarly articles for your research. For an …

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Finding a Book with BOSS

In this video we’ll explore how to discover a book using BOSS and how to locate a book on the shelf in the library. We’ll also demonstrate how to find and use an eBook. For an …

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 6 - Search Smarter

There’s an absolutely ridiculous amount of information out there in the world, with more and more being created, published, and shared every day in a huge number of formats. Sure, searching…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 5 - How is your information created?

Information is literally everywhere. We have the ability to create and share information in a split-second and send it out to the world. That information can be shaped and packaged in different ways…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 4 - It's All About The Questions

Questions drive a lot of what we do every day. Sometimes, they’re simple. At other times, our experiences lead us to ask more complicated questions that can’t be answered so easily and…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 3 - Information Has Value

You may have easy access to lots of information, but is it really free and can you really access EVERYTHING? As a researcher, it's important to recognize the resources needed to produce…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 2 - Who Do You Trust and Why?

We all do research, but how do you decide who to trust or what information to accept or leave behind? Context, authorship, and evidence help you determine authority, trust, and reliability. Here are…

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Inform Your Thinking: Episode 1 - Research is a Conversation

Academic research can be difficult, but you’re not alone! Research is a conversation between many different “voices” that each contribute a unique perspective on a topic. There are…

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