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Research Tips Videos
These short (<5 minute) videos can help you get going with library research. These videos have soundtracks. Captioning is available--just click the CC button at the bottom of the viewer.
Videos are still being added--check this page for updates!
- Research: Where to start?
(3:34) Academic research is different from other types of information seeking. Learn where to locate the best information on your research topic. - Choosing the right database (1:54) Which of the 300+ databases available to you through the UMass Amherst Libraries is the best one for your search? This video will help you figure it out.
- Looking for articles (4:03) Learn how to make the most of the Libraries' databases to find the best articles on your topic.
- Thinking like a database (4:11) Have you ever typed a search into a database only to see the dreaded words “no results found”? This video will teach you to think like a database and pull out the best articles on your topic.
- I found this source, but should I use it?
Learn to gauge the quality and credibility of the sources you find and determine where they fit into the literature on your topic. - Looking for books Tips on searching the Libraries' catalog and other tools to find books on your topic--at UMass and beyond.
RefWorks Tutorial
- RefWorks Tutorial Short, targeted video guides help you get up to speed with RefWorks.
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