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UCF Library’s Minimizing Misinformation Challenge Spring 2021

The first step to being a good researcher and citizen is making sure you have access to the best information. This semester two research tips Thursday each month will focus on skills you need to be a savvy information consumer. For each tip you’ll have an opportunity to test your skills and get prizes! Go to guides.ucf.edu/rtt to access the first challenge.

When you complete:

1 challenge = Coveted UCF Libraries Sticker pack

3 challenges = UCF Temporary Tattoo

5 challenges = Grand prize pack!

Need to start on a research project and feeling panicked? Here are three steps you can take to get you on your way! Download our checklist at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Do you waste valuable time trying to identify if a web source is legitimate? Take a few moments to learn about three easy steps that can save you a ton of time! To learn more about lateral reading visit guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Not sure if you should paraphrase or use direct quotes in your academic writing? Here is a handy guide to help you decide.

To see the full Research Tips Thursday archive visit guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Start the new semester off with a resolution you can’t wait to keep! Spend two minutes or less with the UCF libraries each Thursday learning a new skill that will make your life less stressful and improve your research.

See our Research Tips Thursday archives for more videos: guides.ucf.edu/rtt