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
“Scholarly vs. Popular Sources” discusses the differences between scholarly and popular sources; it also describes different types of academic publications.
Click the link to view the video: https://vimeo.com/878776777