Description: You've been told to use academic sources for your assignment. But what are they, and how do you find them? This introductory session will walk you through the process of searching for scholarly information – including how to choose keywords, select databases, use filters, and access the all-important full text. Presenters will share a variety of practical strategies and tips to save you time, and help you find the best information for your assignments!

Learning objectives: In this workshop participants will:

  • Learn how to find relevant books, articles and other resources in response to a research question.
  • Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different databases and search engines and how to choose the right one for their research.
  • Learn about peer review and why it matters.

Presenter: Caroline Chatman, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian


About this workshop series: This workshop is part of the Library Essentials workshop series. Register for at least 3 Library Essentials Workshops and 2 additional library workshops to receive credit on your Experience Record (Co-Curricular Record).  To learn more about the Library Essentials series, visit our website.

Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location:
Brown Lab Room 110
Campus:
Fort Garry
Audience:
  Undergraduate Students  
Categories:
  Library Essentials Workshops     Library Workshops  

Registration is required. There are 23 seats available.