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The videos below give a brief explanation of how to use basic library tools and resources.
Videos are approximately 2 minutes, and designed to help undergraduates and others get started on basic research.
Videos include sound; use headphones if sound is not enabled on your computer.
| Title | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Finding Articles Using Web of Science (mov, mp4) |
1:28 | Briefly covers: using Web of Science to search for and select articles; using UC-eLinks to obtain articles; and emailing, saving, or printing PDF's. |
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Finding Articles (mov, mp4) |
1:44 | How to find article databases by using the library Subject Guides and Databases A-Z web pages. |
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Using the VPN (mov, mp4) |
1:11 | How to access online journals and library databases from off-campus via the VPN. |
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How To Cite Your Sources (mov, mp4) |
1:41 | Find out how to format citations from print and online citation guides; use of in-text citations and reference list citations; the importance of citing any work you did not create. |
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Avoiding Plagiarism (mov, mp4) |
1:50 | Defines plagiarism; its consequences including disciplinary actions; tips for avoiding plagiarism; resources for additional information. |
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Finding Articles in the PubMed Database (mov) |
2:31 | Finding on-line articles using the PubMed. |
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Finding Literature Reviews (mov) |
2:26 | Defines literature review articles and how to find them in the PubMed database. |
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Shields Library Reserves Unit (mov) |
1:37 | This video reviews how to borrow a book, video, or DVD at the Reserves desk in the Shields Library. |
These videos, developed at the University of California, Davis, provide the essential elements and step-by-step approach to the writing of a high quality undergraduate research paper.
The videos provide information on the basic preparatory requirements, the selection of a topic, information about resources and an explanation of the growth of knowledge and resulting refinement of the paper’s content.
A completed sample research paper is included.
Producers: Dr. James Carey, Dr. Sarah Perrault and Shruti Dave, graduate student.
| Link | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|
| View | 2:27 | Introduction |
| PART I: PREPARATION | ||
| View | 4:09 | Word Processing |
| View | 1:53 | Ethical Writing |
| View | 2:30 | Citations |
| View | 2:41 | Picking A Topic |
| View | 4:08 | Types of Sources |
| View | 5:37 | Researching |
| View | 4:19 | Plan of Attack |
| PART II: WRITING | ||
| View | 1:30 | Stage I: Launching |
| View | 3:50 | Stage II: Thoughts on paper |
| View | 3:44 | Stage III: Growth and development |
| View | 3:04 | Stage IV: Complete working draft |
| View | 3:29 | Stage V: Finalizing |
| View | Finished Term Paper | |