Authority is Constructed and Contextual (video)
This video explains why we should critically analyzes sources of authority in our research and daily lives. (3:09)
Information Creation as a Process (video)
This video looks at the information cycle and how it impacts the availability of resources on a topic. (2:58)
Information has Value (video)
This video evaluates the commodification of information in a community of scholarship. (2:55)
Research as Inquiry (video)
This video considers scholarly research as an iterative process. (2:30)
Scholarship as Conversation (video)
This video looks at the many ways university students are active participants in academic discourse. (2:38)
Searching as Strategic Exploration (video)
This video explores how to strategically approach the research process. (3:17)
Search vs Research (video)
What is the difference between search and research? Watch the video to find out! (2:36)
What is Peer Review? (video)
Confused by what ‘peer reviewed’ means? This video will tell you and explain how it works. (2:11)
How to Choose an Essay Topic (video)
This video describes how to come up with a research topic, or research question, for an essay. (2:32)
How to Choose Keywords (video)
This video explains how to choose keywords for database searching when doing research. (2:43)
How to Choose Keywords (infographic)
Unsure what words to use in your search? This infographic breaks down the steps to developing the most effective keywords.
How to Evaluate Resources (video)
Not sure if a source is valid? This video explains how you can tell -- by using the CRAAP test. (2:10)
Boolean Searching Part I: Boolean Operators AND OR NOT (video)
Learn how to use the Boolean Operators AND/OR/NOT to target and refine your search.
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Boolean Searching Part II: Boolean Modifiers " " * ( ) (video)
Learn how to format your search using the Boolean Modifiers quotes " ", asterisk *, and parenthesis ( )
Boolean Cheat Sheet (infographic)
How do you perform online research with more accuracy? This gives you a few tips for using Boolean Operators and Modifiers.
Reading Scholarly Articles (video)
Following these tricks will make it easier to read scholarly articles! (2:10)
Reading Scholarly Articles (infographic)
Need to do a lot of reading? Adopting these reading strategies will make your research more efficent and more effective.
Presenting Research (infographic)
Reading to present your findings? Here are some things to consider before stepping into the spotlight.
Scholarly vs Popular Sources (video)
Watch the video to learn about the differences between scholarly and popular sources! (2:06)
Scholarly vs Popular Sources (infographic)
Are you required to use scholarly articles for your assignment? Here are some key differences that will help you differentiate scholarly articles from popular ones.
