A guide to academic research. Learn to navigate key stages of conducting scholarly work, from crafting questions to sharing results.
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Crafting Effective Research Questions
A guide to crafting focused, effective research questions, from topic exploration to question refinement.
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Mastering Collegiate-Level Note-Taking
A guide to enhancing learning and retention through key strategies, from pre-class prep to post-lecture review.
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Effective Search Queries
A guide to crafting effective search queries to uncover reliable, credible information, from initial keyword lists to advanced search techniques.
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Source Credibility, Reliability, and Bias
A guide to evaluating sources for credibility, reliability, and bias. Learn to apply informational literacy to enhance research skills.
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Primary and Secondary Sources
A guide to identifying, evaluating, and effectively utilizing primary and secondary sources in collegiate research and academic writing.
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Strategies for Deep Reading
A guide to deep reading and analysis. Learn techniques for engaging with complex texts, from preliminary skimming to in-depth critical analysis.
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Copyright, Fair Use, and Plagiarism
A guide to understanding copyright law and applying fair use principles when incorporating images into academic research and scholarly work.
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The Right Cite
A guide to enhancing academic writing by mastering research citations. Learn to distinguish, select, and apply common citation styles.
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Mastering the Literature Review
A guide to mastering the literature review process. Learn to conduct a comprehensive and effective literature review for your research project.
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