This guide provides an introduction to information evaluation and research - concepts and resources that you may use in your first year seminar course, other university courses, and in life beyond the university! Each page provides guidance and sources that may help you meet the requirements of various assignments.
If you need help with library search tools and resources, just click on the Research Help tab. For other questions about your assignments, consult with your professor.
Referred to as a "discovery layer," Search@UW pulls content from existing resources into one convenient search interface.
Search@UW contains millions of resources including all UW System Libraries collections, digital collections, database articles and more.
The best use of Search@UW is when you need a large number or a variety of resources. It is also helpful when your research question spans a number of different subjects, making it difficult to choose a single-subject database.
However, not all database content is available through Search@UW. There will also be many instances in which a single-subject database will have enough content that a user will not need the multiple resources connected to Search@UW. In these cases, a single database search may be easier and more efficient.
One of the best ways to improve your research results is to build a list of keywords. Sometimes it can be difficult to tap into the right words that will lead you to the information you need. Try this strategy...
Example Topic:
Keywords: | College | Athlete | Pay |
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Synonyms: |
university | sports | salary |
collegiate | basketball | money | |
higher education | players | compensation |