Research. Locating Information

With a topic and strategy in hand it's time to start delving into the resources to find useful information.  Electronic databases offer a wealth of fact-based reports, opinions, images, maps, graphics, analysis, historical and current newspaper articles, journal synopses, and more.  To get the most out of the databases it's important to know how best to search them.  This podcast offers tips on searching electronic databases.

Podcast. Location and Access

Research. Seeking Information

Finding the right information for a research paper takes some thought and planning. It's great to have access to high quality reference sources, but it takes focus to zero on in useful information from those sources. This podcast provides tips on developing a  strategy to use in reviewing  research literature.

Podcast. Information Seeking Strategies

Research. Choosing a Topic.

There's an old saying--"A job begun is half done."  I think that really applies to the research process.  Half the battle can be deciding on an appropriate topic.  Here's a podcast on choosing a topic to research and narrowing it down to something you can work with.  I hope it's helpful.

Podcast. Choosing a Topic

Welcome to BiblioTech

Welcome to BiblioTech!  This blog brings the library to you.  Of course that means books, but there is  so much more!  You'll find out about new DVDs, visiting speakers, storytellers, authors, new research tools, and resources to find that perfect article for your term paper.

Speaking of writing a research paper--Are you stuck on how to create a bibliography?  You can find help here.  Look for podcasts and links to help you along the way.

Listen to this podcast  for more ideas.  Examples of Podcast Ideas

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