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Research
Need an overview of the research process, tips on topics, how to get started, and more? Check out Research and Citation Help for Students.
Research and Finding Sources
-Remember different searches get different results--smart search vs. subject search; use
different search terms
-Use the sort by drop down menu to help filter results
-Username: lunch number; password: last name with a capital first letter
-See E-Books for more details on using MackinVia
-Remember search results may bring back materials for elementary reading levels
-Different databases are useful for different topics--look at descriptions and names of
databases to determine which meet your needs
-Refined search terms and key words are essential to finding good information. Google
searches and Wikipedia are good ways to learn more about your topic and to get search
term ideas for more academic resources. You should not use Wikipedia as an academic
source for cited information.
-Use different search terms and combine different terms with boolean modifiers to get different results
-If you find articles that fit your needs, use the features to refine future searches (eg.
clicking on like links or suggested key words).
-Find more in-depth search techniques here if these are not meeting your needs.
Research and Finding Sources
-Remember different searches get different results--smart search vs. subject search; use
different search terms
-Use the sort by drop down menu to help filter results
-Username: lunch number; password: last name with a capital first letter
-See E-Books for more details on using MackinVia
-Remember search results may bring back materials for elementary reading levels
- Ask Mrs. Kolpin! She can help you refine searches, and can order/suggest materials from outside sources.
- Drake Library
- IowaAEAOnline
-Different databases are useful for different topics--look at descriptions and names of
databases to determine which meet your needs
-Refined search terms and key words are essential to finding good information. Google
searches and Wikipedia are good ways to learn more about your topic and to get search
term ideas for more academic resources. You should not use Wikipedia as an academic
source for cited information.
-Use different search terms and combine different terms with boolean modifiers to get different results
-If you find articles that fit your needs, use the features to refine future searches (eg.
clicking on like links or suggested key words).
-Find more in-depth search techniques here if these are not meeting your needs.