These videos are created by the Teaching & Learning Department as a way to provide point-of-need quick instruction for our users. Each video is closed captioned. Enjoy!
Are you ready to start your research but confused by the library homepage? Use this quick tutorial to explore...
Get started here: https://ucsb.libwizard.com/f/librarywebsitetour
NCSU Tutorials & Interactive Guides
Video Topics Include:
1. Anatomy of a Scholarly Article; 2. Evaluating Sources for Credibility; 3. Citation a (Very) Brief Introduction; 4. One Perfect Source?; 5. Picking Your Topic is Research; 6. From Idea to Library; 7. Peer Review in Three Minutes; 8. Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students; 9. Anatomy of a Scholarly Article, ...and more!
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University of Arizona Tutorials
Video Topics Include:
1. What types of sources do I need; 2. How do I create a search strategy; Should I rethink my search; 3. How do I evaluate online information; 4. How do I give credit to the ideas of others; 5. Popular vs. Scholarly Sources; 6. Anatomy of a Scholarly Article; 7. Mind Mapping for Focusing Your Topic
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Video Topics Include:
1. CQ Researcher Tutorial; 2. Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial; Library Search; Academic Search Complete Basics; JSTOR Basics; Basic Search in Google Scholar; Advanced Search in Google Scholar
Interactive Tutorials Include:
1. Picking a Topic; 2. Concept Mapping; 3. Expanding Perspectives; 4. Choosing Keywords; 5. Using Boolean (AND, OR, NOT)
The research process is complex -- it's not just you. Learn more about what to expect about the research process in the video below.
Not sure if the article, book, or other source you found will work for your assignment? Use the video below to apply the ACT UP method to evaluate the source.
ACT UP Source Evaluation from UCSB Library on Vimeo.
Learn how you can get help with your research at the UCSB Library. Watch the video below and visit us at library.ucsb.edu/ask.
Research Help at UCSB Library from UCSB Library on Vimeo.
Transcript:
Title: Research Help at UCSB Library: Teaching & Learning Series
Body: Ready for a little boost with your research? Librarians are ready to help! Visit us in person, or online. Go to: library.ucsb.edu/ask. Get assistance by chat, email, or appointment. Whether you need help, finding sources, constructing citations, brainstorming keywords, forming a topic, or something else entirely, we're eager to help! Need help with your research? Contact us 24/7 at: library.ucsb.edu/ask