This tutorial will help you develop a research question that meets your assignment needs and keeps your interest!
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:
Brainstorm research topics
Determine if your topic is valid
Refine your topic
Create a research question
Develop strong keywords
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This tutorial will get you familiar with different kinds of sources and where to find them so research assignments feel more manageable!
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:
Differentiate between primary and secondary sources
Differentiate between popular and academic articles
Differentiate between the catalog and databases
Use specific Google resources
Choose the right resources for your needs
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Search many of the BC Library's subscription databases with "One Search".
A few key strategies can help you choose the right database, search quickly and effectively, and refine your results to get exactly what you need.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:
Select the right databases for your needs
Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, and NOT) and truncation to limit or expand a search
Modify and refine your results
Search for sources using Google Books and Google Scholar
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Finding relevant articles takes time. And reading and understanding them takes even more time. But with some simple steps and a structure for reading in place, you’ll be able to find, read, and analyze articles efficiently.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to:
Choose which articles to download and read
Break down the components of an academic paper
Determine if an article meets your needs
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