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Research Tutorials & Videos (Credo Instruct): Module 2: Sources of Information

CREDO Module 2

Sources of Information

General Tips for OneSearch

Or search in the Catalog, Databases or e-Journal list. 

OneSearch Tips:

1.  Use descriptive, specific search terms for best results.

The search terms "photography during the Civil War" will find results on a specific aspect of the Civil War while "Civil War" will provide many articles about the Civil War. 

2.  Use "Refine Results" to narrow results.

  • Limit To:  limit results to peer-review or full text.
  • Publication Date:  limit results to a certain date range.
  • Source Types:  limit results to newspaper articles, journal articles, books, or other types of materials.
  • Subject:  choose articles that focus on a particular discipline or subject area.

Introduction

This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.

Find YVC Sources!

Search the YVC Libraries Catalog for books and other library materials.

OneSearch

 

YVC Databases