Category: Learning Engagement

Research Tips Thursday: Understanding Types of Research

To really understand an academic article you first need to have a handle on the types of research scholars use to explore theories and hypotheses. This tip will introduce quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.

You can view the full Research Tips Thursday series at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Research Tips Thursday: Know Your Numbers: Identifying Misleading Stats

Data is a powerful tool when you need to support an argument, but it can also be used against you! Here are some things to look out for when evaluating data and statistics.

You can view the full Research Tips Thursday series at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Flex your muscles to minimize misinformation

Flex your muscles to minimize misinformation

Challenge 3 in the Spring 2021 Minimizing Misinformation series is ready to test your knowledge on evaluating images, and if you have completed the first 2 challenges this one brings a special prize, a Libraries ducky temporary tattoo!

Spring 2021 Minimizing Misinformation Challenge 3

Research Tips Thursday: Know your Numbers: Statistical Significance

Research Tips Thursday: Know Your Numbers

Statistics go a long way to support an argument, but only if you really understand what they mean. In this tip, we’ll take a closer look at common misunderstandings around statistical significance.

You can view the full Research Tips Thursday series at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

2021 Poetry Contests

National Poetry Month is just around the corner and we’re looking for a few good poets! How do you stack up against other Knights?

There are two poetry contests open to UCF students this year, Haiku and Limerick. You can eve enter both! The deadline to enter for both contests is Sunday, April 18 at 11:59pm.

Winners receive a UCF Libraries reusable water bottle and a Libraries duckie temporary tattoo!

Full contest rules and the submission form are available at ucflib.fyi/npm

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