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From using the search box, to selecting keywords, to finding the full text, this tutorial takes you through all the basics of research.
Learn about the library's Quick Search, including what collections are included in the search and how to get relevant results.
Brief overviews of how to effectively use key databases.
Complete this tutorial and assessment on developing keywords for effective searching.
Complete this tutorial and assessment on source types, credibility, and bias.
This tutorial provides screenshots of three major databases to illustrate the basics of keyword searching, limiting results, evaluating the article, and finding the fulltext.
Step-by-step guide to conducting research using nursing literature.
Overview of planning a podcast, from the idea to necessary tools and software.
Portfolios are an important part of applying for scholarships or professional opportunities.
A self-guided tour through plagiarism and what it means at UTC.
WCC staff offer tips and tricks on a variety of writing-related topics.
Learn about identifying characteristics of scholarship, commonly used sections, and strategies for tackling difficult reading.
Need help managing the chaos? This workshop will give you helpful tips and app suggestions for getting organized.
Want to make your group project run smoothly? This workshop has tips and tricks that will keep your group project on track.
Whether you’re recording a podcast or a mixtape, this guide will help you set up the right recording space for you.
Explore how science is communicated in the media and what you can do to evaluate evidence for yourself.
Learn how topic selection is part of the research process. From NCSU Library.
Get tips on finding sources to support your topic. From NCSU Library.
Learn more about library databases and Google, including when to use each of these important tools. From UTC Library.
Learn the benefits of using library databases for research. From Yavapai College.
Watch this video to learn more about Popular, Scholarly, and Trade sources. Take a deeper dive into journalism, bias, organizational websites, and peer-reviewed journal articles. From UTC Library.
Watch this video to learn two ways to virtually browse the library's physical collection in the Quick Search (library catalog).
Learn what it means for a source to be credible and how you can tell if it is. Created by NCSU Libraries.
Watch this for an introduction to the organization and content of a primary scientific research article. Created by CU Denver
Learn more about the services, equipment, and resources available at the UTC Library Studio through this video series.
