One Perfect Source? Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started Helps students think about how to refine a topic when they can’t find any information on it. Highlights the idea that it may be impossible to find an all-in-one source that addresses a topic perfectly and the need to find a different approach. Read More
Picking Your Topic IS Research! Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started Discusses the idea of adjusting a research topic as an integral part of the research process. Read More
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started This video discusses the difference between primary and secondary sources with examples from the Minnesota Historical Society’s collections. Read More
Prior Knowledge of Databases Check Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Finding Getting started A brief survey (roughly three or four multiple choice questions) assesses level of knowledge and skills relevant to a subject or course. Based on survey results, the instructor can determine an appropriate starting point for a lesson and build upon students’ prior knowledge. Read More
Research 101: Credibility is contextual Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started This video discusses the many factors of evaluating the credibility of a source including the author, audience and purpose. Read More