Video Response Qs—Libraries Tutorials Unit 1
Watch the assigned video tutorials from the NCSU Libraries. Then, type your answers to the following questions, and print and bring your work to class.
Please write your answers in complete sentences. Remember to use accurate grammar in your response. If you use the same phrases or sentences from a video, be sure to use quotation marks.
“Beginning the Research Process”
- What mistake does Jennie make at the start of her research project?
- Describe what the video means by “the research cycle.”
- How does Jennie tweak her research topic at the end so that is neither too narrow nor too broad?
- What should you do if you need help picking a good topic or conducting your research?
- What is a common reason that a beginning researcher might not be able to find a source about his/her topic?
- How could a researcher use “subtopics” to begin finding articles about his/her topic?
- According to the video, “Good research isn’t about finding the perfect article that makes all the connections for you, it’s about _____________________.”
“Evaluating Sources for Credibility”
- What do we mean if we say that a source is “credible”?
- Summarize the three factors that the video says contribute to a source’s credibility.
- Is it ever okay to use biased sources? Why or why not?
- What is “peer-review” in the context of academic publishing? Why are peer-reviewed sources considered credible?