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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  Introduction to Library Research (OUTDATED)

  Niki Fullmer, Rachel Lawyer, and Katie Strand

  NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

  This video will introduce students to the USU Libraries, library services and resources, and research techniques.

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  Research is Messy

  Niki Fullmer

  An introductory video to the steps and process of academic research.

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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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  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  Choosing Keywords (OUTDATED)

  USU Libraries

  NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

  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  Subject terms vs. Keywords (OUTDATED)

  USU Libraries

  NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

  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 (OUTDATED)

  USU Libraries

  NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

  This video helps you find a research topic that is relevant and interesting to you!

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  Considering Opposing Viewpoints & Perspectives (OUTDATED)

  USU Libraries

  NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.

  This video walks you through the importance of incorporating opposing viewpoints and different perspectives in your research.