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Research

     On this page you will find information to help you with research and source evaluation.
Primary Sources (YouTube Video)

This video tutorial defines primary sources, explores common types of primary sources, and highlights the differences between primary source and secondary resources while discussing the purpose and use of each.

Boolean Searching (Video)

Watch this video and learn why Boolean Searching will get you better results!

Keyword Searching

Link to MacMaster University's video on how to search databases using keywords.

Advanced Searching Techniques (Video)

A video from the Manchester Met Library describing various techniques to get the best results from your search.

How to Evaluate Sources (Video)

A video from MacMaster University describing how to evaluate sources

How to Spot Fake News

8 Questions to ask when evaluating the credibility of a source.

What does Peer Reviewed Mean? (Video)

From MacMaster University.

How To Write a Research Paper

A great site from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin that outlines the steps to writing a good research paper.