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We have a new series called Research Tips Thursdays. Each Thursday we will be posting quick videos that focus on building specific research skills to make the research process faster and easier for students. Students can sign up to be notified when new content posts!  

The current week’s videos will be highlighted here https://guides.ucf.edu/rtt, as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You can find past episodes in our archives.  

Topics coming up:   

October:  

• Synthesizing Ideas from Multiple Sources  
• Is it Trustworthy? Election Edition  
• Using Advanced Search Options  

November:  

• Why We Cite  
• Following the Research Conversation  
• Identifying Research Gaps  

Fuzzy on the difference between an annotated bibliography and a literature review? This tip will clear up the differences.

Check out our guide for past videos and upcoming topics: guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Are you worried about making an academic faux pas by citing the wrong types of sources? This tip provides a quick overview of the different genres of articles in the social and physical sciences so you’ll never be caught out again!

Struggling to find the right words? This week’s Research Tip Thursday gives you quick tips on how to get the most out of subject terms when you are at a loss for words!

Find this tip and more at guides.ucf.edu/rtt

Looking for a quick and easy technique to help you incorporate supporting evidence in your writing? Check out this week’s Research Tip Thursday video! You will find a simple strategy that you can use to keep track of evidence as you go and quickly identify gaps that need filled.

Find this video and more at guides.ucf.edu/rtt