COM 145
A guide to Library resources for students in Communication 145
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Selecting a Topic
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Finding a Topic
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 topicFrom 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 TutorialMaui 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 strategyThis 5 1/2 minute video offers a nice introduction to keywords and their power in effective searching.
- Purdue OWL Guide to writing thesis statementsIncludes examples of different thesis styles based on the type of paper you are writing.
- UNC Writing Center handout on Thesis StatementsA helpful guide on thesis statements including a checklist to make sure you have a strong one.
- Library Search Scavenger HuntIntroduces students to the library website as well as the core databases and search systems.
- Introduction to Academic ResearchIntroduces 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 NewsLearn 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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