Opposing Viewpoints Resource Type: Handouts Categories: Finding How to use Opposing Viewpoints, which provides opinion essays on current issues, news and magazine articles, court case overviews, and more. Read More
Peer Review in 3 Minutes Resource Type: Video Categories: Finding Duration: 3:15 How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication? This video will explain. 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 Duration: 4:18 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