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Writing 10 (Ray, Fall 2023)

Outcomes

By the end of the session, you will be able to ...

apply search strategies to create logical searches
locate relevant information from a library database
save article citations in a citation style of your choice
know how to connect with a librarian for research help

URL for guide: https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/wri10-ray

Outline

Our pathway for today ...

PART I: Activity 1: Using Keywords & Search Strategies
PART II: Activity 2: Identifying Scholarly & Popular Sources
PART III: Review of materials / questions
PART IV: Research Help & Feedback

PIcking Your Topic IS Research (Video Tutorial)

North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries, 3:10

Picking a topic -- can't decide?

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Covers contemporary social issues and provides articles, primary source documents, court-case overviews, statistical data, images, and podcasts that help students explore issues from multiple perspectives.