UNIT 2: FINDING SOURCES

Objectives

• To appreciate the variety of sources available
• To learn to effectively search databases
• To learn how to critically evaluate resources

Steps

• To understand which types of sources are most appropriate for research needs
• To understand how databases work
• To understand content coverage
• To be able to effectively utilize advanced search skills (boolean, synonyms, controlled vocabulary etc.)
• To understand how to evaluate information

 

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