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Opposing Viewpoints (How to use)

How to use Opposing Viewpoints, which provides opinion essays on current issues, news and magazine articles, court case overviews, and more.

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Peer Review in 3 Minutes

How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication? This video will explain.

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Picking Your Topic IS Research!

Discusses the idea of adjusting a research topic as an integral part of the research process.

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Primary vs. Secondary Sources

This video discusses the difference between primary and secondary sources with examples from the Minnesota Historical Society's collections.

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Prior Knowledge of Databases Check

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.