Following are links to tutorials from other libraries that address some of the ideas in Chapter 1.
- The Art of Topic Development
From San Jose State University
- Assignment Calculator
From San Jose State University, this interactive page lets you enter the due date for an assignment and then gives you particular dates for the different stages of your research. A great time-management tool. - How do I?
This tutorial from the University of Washington offers information on the basics of research with some online quizzes included. - The Information Cycle
A description of how the information cycle relates to the production of different types of materials (the internet, newspapers, magazines, journals, and books) based on the Columbine school shootings in Littleton, CO. This event may be a little before your time, but consider the information in light of 9/11 or the killings at the Boston Marathon in April 2013. - The Information Cycle
Another explanation of the information cycle from the University of Washington, focused on the Japanese tsunami of 2011. - One Perfect Source?
Doing research isn’t about finding one article that covers your topic perfectly. - Picking Your Topic IS Research
Understanding the iterative process of the research process. Very well done. - Tutorial For Information Power (TIP)
From the University of Wyoming