Knowing how to find the best information available on your topic will be a critical skill not only during your college career, but beyond. Whatever your career choice, you'll need to keep up to date with the latest trends, research, associated technology and industry forecasts if you're going to give yourself an edge and keep yourself relevant.
The databases available to you through WCSU are extensive and the information they contain, nothing short of amazing. Don't waste the opportunity to become an expert researcher.
When your professor asks that your sources include scholarly articles and/or peer reviewed articles, the library's databases are where you will find them. Take a few minutes to complete the slide show below and learn how to make the most of your research opportunities.
"Google is not a synonym for 'research'".
Dan Brown
"Seek, and ye shall find."
Matthew 7:7-8
Xtranormal Video by Becky Johnson.
Johnson, Becky. (Jan. 1, 2012) Google vs. Databases. [YouTube] Retrieved July 1, 2012 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HA-KNYBFwk
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Research Skill #3
How to find scholarly articles. Much of the information you're going to need is found inside library databases. Learn how to be an expert at finding what you need. Finding the latest research is likely to be a skill you will continue to utilize throughout your career, whatever it is.
