Library Research Videos
The videos below will help refresh your memory about the concepts and resources we explored in our in-person Library Research Instruction time together. You are not required to watch these videos - they are here as an additional resource for you.
If you review the videos and still have questions, please just ask! You can email a librarian with any of these links: Robin Lang, Julie Sweeney, or the Research Help Desk. You can also stop by the Research Help Desk in person or visit virtually using the chat box on the Library homepage.
If you were unable to attend one or the other of the in-person Library Research sessions, the instructions on The Library Research Assignment [link opens in Canvas] and these videos will point you in the right direction as you work through the assignment, but please reach out to a librarian with any questions you have and see the Library Research homepage in Canvas for more information.
Videos 1 & 2: Greetings from your librarians!
Video 3: Getting Started with Your Library Research Assignment (5:30)
This video includes trouble shooting help for opening the assignment and directions for completing the "Getting Started" section of the assignment.
Video 4: Understanding Research as Inquiry (3:30)
Before we start looking for sources of information, we need to understand the research process. This video will explain the concept of research as inquiry.
Video 5: Source #1---Subject Encyclopedias (7:27)
Our first essential source for information is encyclopedia articles. This video will demonstrate how find subject encyclopedia articles using the Library's Credo Reference database.
Video 6: Source #2---eBooks (5:39)
Our second essential source for information is books. This video will demonstrate how to search for, access, and cite ebooks. All of Ryan Library's ebooks are available to you, no matter where you are.
Video 7: Understanding that Authority Is Contextual (4:12)
This video explains what it means for information to have authority. This will help us to determine which sources of information are appropriate to include in our academic research.
Video 8: Peer-Review (1:28)
Peer-reviewed sources have the authority of subject-area experts that make them the right choice for the context of college level research. This video explains the peer-review process.
Video 9: Source #3---Scholarly Journal Articles (11:46)
This video demonstrates finding scholarly journal articles using PLNU databases.
Video 10: Source #4---High Quality Internet Resources (14:45)
This presentation demonstrates evaluating sources for quality and shows several shortcuts to help you efficiently and effectively find high quality sources in Google.
Extra Help with Citations
The Citation Help page of the How To Do Research guide offers many resources to help you create citations. If you need additional help, please contact the Library. The Library's homepage has options for connecting with us via chat, text, phone, and email. If you need help, please ask!
Need help? Have questions? Please contact us!
Chat with us in the "Ask a Librarian" box on the Library's homepage.
Email the Research Help Desk
Email librarian Julie Sweeney
Email librarian Robin Lang