Info Lit Tutorial: Session 1 Defining Information Needs Clearly - What is your research topic ? - What subject areas relate to your topic? - What are your search keyword(s)? Define Your Information Need Think carefully about your assignment or research paper. Ask yourself questions to weigh options from various points of view and then define a topic and keyword(s). Click the logo for the tutorial video Research Topics 101 Keys to Successful Research Research always starts with collecting information on a particular subject or topic. Selecting an appropriate topic is crucial to successful research. Research is often interdisciplinary. Think broadly about your topic, then narrow and refine the focus. Keep a record of everything you find and where/how you found it. Go to Top Related YouTube Videos These YouTube selections are provided by another library and may refer to resources that are not available in the Guarini Library. Please view it for general instruction only. Selecting a Topic - By Dr. Bob Baker, Pima Community College. Doing Research: An Introduction to the Concepts of Online Searching - By UICCAT, interactive tutorial that challenges critical thinking. Self-test After completing the session, a self-test is necessary to assess what you have learned. Info Lit Tutorial Session 1: Quiz Go to Top BACK NEXT

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