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Using Scholarly Literature in Your Research duration 5 minutes 16 seconds Using Scholarly Literature in Your Research Using Scholarly Literature in Your Research	Using Scholarly Literature in Your Research This brief video introduces scholarly literature as an important and highly credible kind of information source you can incorporate into your research. In addition to discussing the unique… evaluation evaluating information scholarly sources peer review conducting research purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 302 plays 0
How to Evaluate Sources duration 8 minutes 17 seconds How to Evaluate Sources How to Evaluate Sources	How to Evaluate Sources This brief video shares three themes you will want to think through as you evaluate information sources for a research paper or project (authority, accuracy, objectivity), as well as specific… evaluation evaluating information primary sources secondary sources authority accuracy objectivity research perspective conducting research purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 377 plays 0
Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources duration 8 minutes 47 seconds Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources	Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources This brief video explores two kinds of information sources you may use in your research—primary and secondary sources, as well as the unique characteristics of both kind of sources and why… evaluation evaluating information primary sources secondary sources conducting research purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 409 plays 0
How We Cite duration 7 minutes 39 seconds How We Cite How We Cite	How We Cite This brief video explores the basic mechanics of proper citation. It reviews the primary components that make up a citation and provides resources for learning about different citation styles.This… research process research documentation citation citation styles purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 458 plays 0
Why We Cite Our Sources duration 6 minutes 23 seconds Why We Cite Our Sources Why We Cite Our Sources	Why We Cite Our Sources This brief video discusses the importance of proper citation in a successful research project, as well as when it is necessary to provide a citation in your work.This video is the first video in… research process research documentation citation purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 452 plays 0
Selecting a Database for your Research Topic duration 4 minutes 57 seconds Selecting a Database for your Research Topic Selecting a Database for your Research Topic	Selecting a Database for your Research Topic This brief video explores strategies for picking a subject specific database relevant to a research topic. The video explores the Libraries’ database filter feature and how to… research process libraries' catalog database librarians purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 517 plays 0
Accessing Materials from the Purdue… duration 4 minutes 36 seconds Accessing Materials from the Purdue… Accessing Materials from the Purdue Libraries' Catalog	Accessing Materials from the Purdue Libraries' Catalog This brief video explores how to get ahold of the full-text version of books, articles, and more from the Purdue Libraries. It also demonstrates the catalog’s automatic citation… research process citation libraries' catalog librarians purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 577 plays 0
Searching for Materials in the Libraries'… duration 6 minutes 25 seconds Searching for Materials in the Libraries'… Searching for Materials in the Libraries' Catalog	Searching for Materials in the Libraries' Catalog This brief video shares strategies for searching the Purdue Libraries’ main catalog for books, articles, and more for a research project. Specifically, this video explores the simple… research process search strategies libraries' catalog catalog record evaluating librarians purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 877 plays 0
Selecting a Research Topic duration 6 minutes 0 seconds Selecting a Research Topic Selecting a Research Topic	Selecting a Research Topic This brief video explores ways in which you can select a researchable topic for a course project or paper, as well as things to consider when writing a research question that will direct your… research process research question research topic brainstorming research background research librarians purdue university libraries and school of information studies (pulsis) From Sarah C Reifel 1,265 plays 0