Delta Library’s English 112/113 library research course develops advanced research skills students need and takes about 45 minutes to complete in the D2L asynchronous course. In-person sessions are also available.
This course covers the following topics:
- Using keywords review
- Academic resources vs. Popular resources review
- What is peer review and how do I find articles from peer-reviewed journals
- Advanced database searching using OneSearch
- Using a complex Boolean search string
- Using limits in databases – advanced techniques
- Using citation information in databases
- Using interlibrary loan
- Using Google Scholar
- Using database document tools – advanced techniques
- Accessing library resources on the Delta Library homepage and getting help from a librarian.