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Writing 10 (Alonso, Fall 2023)

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https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/wri10_alonso

Welcome

Hello Students,

  • Prior to your library research session, please complete the following activities and  tutorials below. 
  • During our in-person session, you will be navigating to the A-Z Databases list and also using Academic Search Complete.

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About Using Keywords & Search Strategies

Welcome! 

By completing this module, you will be able to

  • generate keywords from your research question.
  • combine keywords and search strategies to locate the best resources for your research in library databases.
  • anticipate how different search strategies will affect your search results. 

Let's get started! 

Library databases interpret keyword searches differently than Google, and require some forethought before you jump in and start your research. These few minutes of upfront planning will save you time in the long run and you will find that carefully planning your search will result in more relevant database results.

Plan your search by considering:

  1. what are the best keywords or search terms to use in order to locate resources related to my research question?
  2. what search strategies will help make my search more effective?

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Click Next to learn about selecting and using keywords.

Welcome!

By completing this short activity and quiz, you will be able to:

  • recognize scholarly, trade, and popular articles.
  • understand the basics of peer review.

Let's get started.

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