Lateral Reading is a technique used to evaluate if a source is legitimate; it helps save time otherwise wasted on reading unreliable sources. The process includes asking three questions about the webpage: Who is behind the information? What is the evidence of their claims? What do others say about them and their work?
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The video acknowledges that the first step to actually understanding an academic article is understanding the distinctions between quantitative and qualitative. The table below summarizes the information mentioned:
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Search Limiters are the filters of the library database world. Located on the left-hand side of the screen, the various selections allow you to specify your search and speed up the process of finding an adequate research article.
Different databases have different filters based on the subject matter, though there are some common ones like “Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) Articles” and “Publication Date.”
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Keywords Pack-a-Punch” highlights the importance of keywords to an effective search strategy. Having relevant, specific keywords makes finding quality academic articles easier. To identify your keywords, follow the steps below:
1. Pinpoint the main ideas of your topic/research question
2. Identify synonyms or alternate/related words of the main ideas
“eTextbook Portal” shows you how to identify if your digital textbook is available for free through the library by using the eTextbook Portal.
Click the link to view the video: https://vimeo.com/665607454