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Reading Research Articles
Niki Fullmer
This video will give you strategies for reading social science articles effectively.
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Introduction to Library Research
Niki Fullmer, Rachel Lawyer, and Katie Strand
This video will introduce students to the USU Libraries, library services and resources, and research techniques.
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ENGL 2010: Investigating a Topic (2024)
Sara Szobody
This module will help you develop your ideas for your final writing assignment in ENGL 2010. We'll give you ways to avoid common pitfalls as you start thinking about your topic and give you strategies for finding multiple perspectives on an issue. Along the way, you'll learn how to use library research databases that will help you brainstorm new ideas and find sources related to your topic. By the end of this module, you'll have drafted a specific, researchable question for your paper.
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Spectrum of Sources
Niki Fullmer and Lara Peterson
This video will demonstrate the spectrum of sources and how they can be used in research.
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ENGL 1010: Sources & Rhetorical Situations (2024)
Sara Szobody
In this module, you will learn about sources on a spectrum to help you see the characteristics of several source types. The module will walk you through the strengths and limitations of a variety of sources and how you can use that information to help you identify relevant information in relation to audience and purpose.
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ENGL 2010 Synthesis (2024)
Sara Szobody
This module will help you synthesize your research and build a stronger argument for your final writing assignment. During the research process, many of us wonder, "How do I know when I am finished researching?" With the help of the Research Matrix, we will help you visualize gaps in your research and provide you with strategies for filling those gaps in order to wrap up the research process! The research matrix is not only a valuable research tool, but it can also be a tremendous help in the writing process. We'll show you how you can transfer your research matrix content into a well thought out and supported essay!
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ENGL 2010: Evaluating Sources
USU Libraries
Library module on how to evaluate sources for a first year composition research assignment.
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How To Read a Scientific Article
USU Libraries
This video gives you tips on how to break down scientific articles into easy to read sections!
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Source Evaluation
USU Libraries
This video provides steps on how to evaluate sources to determine their credibility and usefulness.
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Variety of Sources
USU Libraries
Learn how using a variety of sources can help you get a well-rounded view, include several voices and perspectives, and diminish bias.
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Research Synthesis
USU Libraries
This video walks you through how to engage in synthesis in order to take research from multiple sources, your own arguments and turn it into a research paper.
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Choosing Keywords
USU Libraries
This video will walk you through how to choose and effectively use keywords to find articles in library databases.
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Subject terms vs. Keywords
USU Libraries
This video will help you understand the difference between searching by keywords vs. subject terms in library databases.
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Choosing a Research Topic
USU Libraries
This video helps you find a research topic that is relevant and interesting to you!
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Considering Opposing Viewpoints & Perspectives
USU Libraries
This video walks you through the importance of incorporating opposing viewpoints and different perspectives in your research.
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