These modules have been created to guide you through learning about using library resources. The library is here to help you on your inquiry journey. These modules will help you form your research question, search our online resources, evaluate those sources, and how to cite sources.
Each module includes an informational section and a brief quiz. The activity assignment can be found in Canvas. If you are struggling with any idea or concept, please reach out to the library via email (library@grace.edu) or through chat (on our website - https://libguides.grace.edu/homepage).
Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Forming Your Research Question
Learning Outcomes:
Select an effective research topic,
Generate questions related to a research topic,
Apply simple techniques to broaden or narrow a research topic, and
Identify key concepts and terms that apply to a given topic area.
Module 2: Searching for Information Online
Learning Outcomes:
Describe what search engines are, the types of information you can access by using them, and how to access them.
Describe what library databases are, the types of information they contain, and how to access them.
Describe an appropriate use for Wikipedia in a research project.
Describe how you use keywords to search a library database.
Search the database Academic Search Complete for a scholarly article.
Module 3: Evaluating Sources
Learning Outcome:
Evaluate resources to determine if they should be used for your assignment based on standard evaluation criteria
