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Research Instruction

Start the Research Process

Learn the best ways to conduct research

Resources

Literature Review FAQs

Videos

One Search Basics (Video)

One Search Advanced (Video)

What is Research? (Video)

Organize Information

Maximize your time and effort when conducting research

Tools

Using Trello – free cloud-based tool for project management

Using Zotero – free open source citation management tool

Resources

Organizing Your Research

Videos

Organizing Your Research (Video)

Organizing Your Research with One Search (Video)

Annotate Digitally

Annotate digital sources to mirror the close reading strategies often associated with reading print texts

Tools

Using Hypothesis – free online tool designed to allow for collaborative annotation across the web

Using Adobe Reader – annotate on a Mac, PC or mobile device with this free tool

Using Preview App – easily annotate on a Mac

Resources

Annotation Basics

Cite Sources

Cite sources accurately and ethically with these options

Tools

Using Zotero – free, open-source citation management tool

Using Zotero Groups – collaborate with others and share resources

Using ZoteroBib – free cloud-based service to create quick bibliographies

Resources

Citation Style Guides

Introduction to Copyright (Video)

Detecting Plagiarism

Visualize Information

Use tools to present your research in a visually appealing way

Tools

Using Canva – free open source visual tool used to create posters, infographics and more

Using Google Sites – free and easy to use tool for creating websites

Using WordPress – free content management system for creating websites and blogs

Using Knight Lab Tools for Digital Storytelling – free open source tools for creating timelines, charts, maps and then & now photo comparisons

Using PolicyMap – access relevant map data to support your research

Omeka 101 – use Omeka to create online galleries and exhibits

Create Videos and Podcasts

Use multimedia tools to present your information for an audience

Audio Editing

Using Audacity – free open source audio editing software

Video Editing

Video Overview – discover a variety of video editing tools as well as learn ways to organize your story with storyboards and moodboards