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How to Find a Movie at Newman Library |
Learn how to access film resources at the University Libraries. |
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Evaluating Sources |
A handout to help students evaluate sources for inclusion in their work. |
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Your New York Times Academic Pass |
Learn how to activate your New York Times academic pass through Virginia Tech. |
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Defining Research | Critical Concepts in Academic Research |
Learn about the term "research" and the variety of ways in which we engage with research on a daily basis. |
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What It Means to Be a Researcher | Introduction to Academic Research |
Learn how to conceptualize your role as an investigator and recognize how context and information need influences your approach to research. |
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Database Search Log |
Use this search log to keep a record of your database searches. Keeping a record of searches helps improve your searches over time and reduces the stress of trying to remember what you searched from session to session. |
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Where to Look: How to Choose a Search Tool |
Learn about various search tools available through the University Libraries at Virginia Tech and when you should consider using each one. Download the second file linked above to access a screenreader-friendly version. |
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Topics vs Research Questions |
This video covers the difference between topics and research questions and how they may change over the course of a research project. |