Introducing Lateral Reading before Research
A lesson on lateral reading Read More
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Teaching Research Skills: An Interview with Librarians
Two librarians discuss undergraduate research in the Internet age . . . Read More
Evaluating Sources for Research
Students learn how to assess the reliability of various types of resources Read More
The Scholarly Conversation Project
Students will understand how serial publications are presented in databases and how to read them chronologically. Read More
Understanding the MLA International Bibliography in Intermediate and Advanced Courses
Designed to bring all students up to par on research skills and to explore uses for the bibliography Read More
Free Course on the MLA International Bibliography: Instructor’s Guide
A free five-unit course that helps students search more efficiently, understand their search results, and locate publications. Read More
The History of Scholarship Project
Students will apply research skills from the online course and develop a presentation that demonstrates their understanding of how scholarship on a single work of literature changes over time. Read More
Understanding the MLA International Bibliography in First-Year Courses
To review and reinforce search skills learned in the online course and to consider what constitutes evidence in different academic fields Read More
Engaging Students: Using the MLA International Bibliography to Teach the Research Process
Watch this webcast and get tips on using the MLA International Bibliography to teach scholarly concepts and analytical skills. Read More