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Handouts
These handouts and articles, used in various classes & workshops, are helpful for teaching students about library and research concepts & tools.
General or graduate research:
Define Topic Worksheet - This is one of the set of worksheets that are part of the Research Toolkit. You may use one or all of these worksheets to guide students through the research process.
Define Topic and Develop Research Question - This worksheet walks students through the process of defining a research topic and then turning that topic into a well thought out research question.
Student Guide for 2009 has the basics about UNT Library services
General Searching handout provides basic search steps
Journal Alerts handout will guide you through setting up journal alerts
Library Research Log - Keep up with your research and stay organized with this log.
Citation tools:
RefWorks Handout - A guided set of instructions on how to set up and use RefWorks.
This handout also includes brief activities for students to complete.
Literature Review Workshops:
The Literature Review - A Few Tips on Conducting It - A simple straightforward tip sheet on how to gather resources, organize, and write literature reviews.
Mentor Memo: The Literature Review - This article from Inside Higher Ed offers advice to students conducting a literature review. From seminar paper to M.A. thesis to dissertation, the literature review provides both the foundation and the frame for your own research. Its preparation requires careful planning and a well-crafted presentation.
Technology:
Vox - how to set up a vox blog and discussion questions. UCRS 1980 research class. See : VOX PDF handout.
Google scholar - see the PDF handout which includes UNT-specific access information and pros and cons of Google Scholar
Demystifying the Dissertation Series from Inside Higher Ed:
This series by Peg Boyle Single is very helpful for doctoral students working on their dissertations.