Why search through multiple databases if there is Google Scholar? How do you know if an article is useful and its author credible? When is it okay to use Wikipedia or a podcast? Determining where to find sources and understanding when to use different types of source material for your research can prove vexing. Different contexts of research can change what sources are credible and useful. This workshop will provide clarification through a review of database indexing, peer review, and a thorough explanation of the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. We will understand the different formats research can take, such as a literature review or case study, and determine when to use specific formats over others. 

Presenter: Ralph Baylor, Head of Reference and Reader Services

 Where: 101 Russell /Online

Your Research Journey is a five-part library workshop series to help guide you in your research throughout the semester, by providing you with manageable tools and resources to use along your journey. Whether this is your first time conducting research, or you are a well-seasoned researcher and looking for a refresher, each workshop introduces fundamental information to lay a foundation of knowledge on which you can build your scholarly work. While the workshops in this series are designed to build upon each other, you are welcome to attend any workshop individually. 

 Each workshop is offered every Wednesday at 3pm on a rotating basis throughout the semester.

Upcoming:

Managing Your Citations with Zotero, 8/9

Poster Image:  Shore with Row Boats, by Marguarita Slynko, from the Ziegfeld Collection of International Children's Art, Courtesy of Teachers College, Columbia University.