Library Online Learning Modules

Developing a Topic

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

1. Explain the importance of the research question.
2. Take a base idea or single key term and expand it into keywords and a focused question.

Recommended Usage:

This module is recommended for use as students are assigned a research project before selecting a final research topic.  

Recommended Pairings:

The Research Process

Paraphrasing

Plagiarism

Preview:

LTI Link: 

https://www.softchalkcloud.com/scorecenter/lti/jMqBUPWE2CezN8

Primary and Secondary Sources

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:  

1. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources in the contexts of History and Literature 

Recommended Usage:

This module is recommended for use in History courses that are asking students to engage with both primary and secondary sources.  

Recommended Pairings:

The Research Process

Evaluating Information

Preview:

LTI Link:

https://www.softchalkcloud.com/scorecenter/lti/uIPU2yM6sawqln

The Research Process

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

1. Express support for taking a long and multi-stage process to finding information.

Recommended Usage:

This module is recommended for use as students are assigned a research project.  

Recommended Pairings:

Primary and Secondary Sources

Paraphrasing

Preview:

LTI Link: 

https://www.softchalkcloud.com/scorecenter/lti/MgamFRL2QKuAIp