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Research Skills
Research Skills
do research
study effectively
read for a purpose
write essays and lab reports
make infographics, posters, videos
manage time and stress
Generic Note-taking Sheet: make a copy of this document to help you with your research. You can adapt the sections to suit your own research task.
USING DATABASES
USING DATABASES
Ebsco is the name of a database (online library) designed for students doing research. It's full of articles, magazines, journals, and encyclopedia-type information. This is the database that students at the OCDSB can use for free.
Why do I need to use the database? It's a hassle to log in and find stuff.
Why do I need to use the database? It's a hassle to log in and find stuff.
the search tools can save you time and help you get more specific results
authors are always identified and their credibility can be more easily assessed
you won't hit a paywall - the school board pays for your subscription so you can read everything in the database
EBSCO Tutorials and How-to Videos
EBSCO Tutorials and How-to Videos
How to Search
Citing Articles
Help! I can't get back to the article I was using!
SEARCHING ONLINE AND EVALUATING SOURCES
SEARCHING ONLINE AND EVALUATING SOURCES
EBSCO Research Handbook for Students
Google Search Tips
Search vs. Research
CRA(A)P Test: evaluating online sources
PULLING TOGETHER YOUR RESEARCH
PULLING TOGETHER YOUR RESEARCH
Thesis Statement Checklist
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Bibliographic Info Recording Sheet
Let Google Docs build your bibliography
BEYOND BOOKS AND ARTICLES: OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
BEYOND BOOKS AND ARTICLES: OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Understanding Statistics
Grey Literature: using business and government resources
RESEARCH FUN!
RESEARCH FUN!
A Google a Day: online puzzle from Google
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