COM 145

A guide to Library resources for students in Communication 145

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Finding a topic is one of the most important steps on the research process. Here are a few pointers and hhelp for finding the right one:

Find a Research Topic (Depaul University)
A short guide with tips and a video to help you decide on your topic.
Using Library Sources to find a topic
From the University of Alaska Fairbanks, this vide shows you ho to use CQ Researcher and Credo Reference to find potential topics.

Choosing and Using Keywords Tutorial
Maui College librarians created this tutorial on choosing and using keywords.
Identifying Keywords (From Indiana University)
A simple one-page handout on discovering and using keywords.
Search Strategy Worksheet (From Hunter College)
A simple worksheet to help you identify relevant keywords as well as put them together to search for information.
Hunter College video on keywords and search strategy
This 5 1/2 minute video offers a nice introduction to keywords and their power in effective searching.

Purdue OWL Guide to writing thesis statements
Includes examples of different thesis styles based on the type of paper you are writing.
UNC Writing Center handout on Thesis Statements
A helpful guide on thesis statements including a checklist to make sure you have a strong one.

Library Search Scavenger Hunt
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Introduction to Academic Research
Introduces students to various aspects of academic research, including the student's role in scholarly communication, online source evaluation, and using information strategically and responsibly.
How to Spot Fake News
Learn about fake news and how library skills such as source evaluation can hep you spot it in others as well as your own biases.

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