Not sure what we can teach, or how long a topic will take? The lists below show our most popular topics: finding sources, evaluating sources, and using sources. The points covered and concepts columns help explain our key objectives for the topics.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you would like other resources or topics addressed, we’d be happy to discuss the options with you. Unsure what topic(s) would be most beneficial? Once we've seen your assignment instructions or syllabus, we can help you decide.
Finding Sources:
Topic | Time Required | Points Covered |
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Brainstorm research topics |
15 minutes |
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Search the library catalog | 10 minutes |
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Search a specialized database | 25 minutes |
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Citation chaining | 10 minutes |
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Evaluating Sources:
Topic | Time Required | Points Covered |
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Evaluate source credibility | 50-75 minutes |
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What is a scholarly article? | 15 minutes |
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Contextualize source authority | 50-75 minutes |
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Using Sources:
Topic | Time Required | Points Covered |
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Introduction to RefWorks (citation management tool) | 25-50 minutes |
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Introduction to Zotero (citation management tool preferred by the Health Sciences) | 25-50 minutes |
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