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Writing 10-13 (Downey, Fall 2024)

Session Outcomes

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

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

Outline

Our pathway for today ...

  • PART I: Working with Research Questions
  • PART II: Identifying and Selecting Keywords + In-class Exercise (10 mins.)
  • PART III: Search Strategies Review & Creating a Search
  • PART IV: Database Review, Database Search & Independent Search Time (20 mins.)
  • PART V: Research Help & Feedback

VIDEO: Connecting to Library Resources: The Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Discover why the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is important for your library research and where you can locate VPN download information. (2:01)