Category: Student Learning & Engagement

Research Tips Thursday: Keeping Calm During the Research Process

Projects piling up? Finals got you stressed? The library has the resources you need to complete your projects and end the semester on a high note! Whether you are on campus or afar, we’re here to help.

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

Complete the Minimizing Misinformation Challenge

All 5 challenges of the Spring 2021 Minimizing Misinformation series are ready for you to flex your muscles and test your information fluency skills.

Remember the more challenges you complete, the more prizes you win!

Prizes:
1 challenge = Coveted UCF Libraries Sticker pack
3 challenges = UCF Libraries duckie Temporary Tattoo
5 challenges = Grand prize pack!

Open to UCF students, faculty and staff!

Research Tips Thursday: Evaluating News Sources

So much news…and not news…so little time! Use these four steps to help you quickly evaluate news items to give you the best opportunity to make informed decisions.

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

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

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