Essential Research Skills

Essential Research Skills

Welcome to the Essential Research Skills module series!

Use these modules to learn library skills that you will use in many of your university courses.

Each module is a stand-alone resource. You can complete them in any order, all at the same time, or individually as you need them.

To start modules: Click on ‘Go to Module’ under the selected module.

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Have you completed the modules (including the quizzes) and the final reflection exercise? Congratulations!  This will appear on your co-curricular record by the end of the term.

Note: Once you complete your final reflection, we will grade and update your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) within one academic term of completing the modules.

 

Module 1:

Introduction

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Get to know the University of Toronto Libraries.

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Module 2: Start Your Research

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Learn how to get started with your research assignment.

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Module 3: Select Your Sources

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Learn how to find the best sources for your assignment.

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Module 4: Search Tools

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Learn how to use a variety of search tools to locate sources.

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Module 5: Search Effectively

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Learn how to
search effectively for sources.

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Module 6: Evaluate Your Sources

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Learn how to evaluate your sources critically.

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