Research Skills
Research Skills

Research Skills

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In this course, you will learn basic research skills, such as reading, memory recall, and note-taking. You will also learn how to create different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to writing, editing, and polishing. As well, you’ll learn how to find information using the library’s Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the Internet.

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It can be hard to know where to find good information that you can trust. This course will teach you how to research any topic using a number of different tools.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the benefits of proper research and documentation
  • Read for maximum information retention and recall.
  • Take effective notes.
  • Plan a research strategy.
  • Identify and use various types of research sources.
  • Create preliminary and final outlines.
  • Know how to use style guides and be able to identify the most common styles.
  • Document and attribute your work to ensure you don’t plagiarize.