Historical (primary source) documents, reference articles, and journals covering periods in U.S. history from precolonial times to the present. Includes citations for history journals from the Arts and Humanities.
Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education, and more. Updated daily, this library resource is useful for researchers or any professional interested in career development.
Sample topic: Does leadership or involvement in campus activities increase student learning and retention?
WHO do you think this topic affects? Who will researchers include in their study?
WHAT is the most important word that would describe your topic? What other words will researchers use to narrow and define this topic?
WHEN is this topic happening? Are there specific years of research you would like to review?
WHERE is this topic happening? What words do you think researchers will use to describe the setting or place of their study?
WHY do you think this topic is important? What arguments or conclusions will the researchers share in their study?
The purpose of this activity is to help you practice the following skills essential to your success in school and beyond.
In this activity you will:
S.1. Understand how search tools are organized
S.2. Brainstorm keywords and select sources
S.3. Match information needs to a search tool
S.4. Design and refine a search strategy
This activity will also help you become familiar with the following important content knowledge:
K.1. First attempts don't always produce good results
K.2. Information sources vary greatly in content and format
K.3. Recognize the value of browsing in gathering information
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