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This tutorial will show you how you can read effectively in order to understand and retain the text with SQ4R.

This tutorial will show you how to use signal phrases. Signal phrases do two things: effectively incorporate sources into your paper, and clearly identify, or signal, the owner of an idea.

Learn the strategies of using limiters and subject searching that help you refine and limit your search results in both library databases and internet search engines. This will give you even more control over your results.

In this two-part tutorial, you’ll learn strategies to help combine search terms into effective search strings. In part 2, you'll learn the strategies of nesting, phrase searching, truncation, & wildcards to put you in control of your results.

In this two-part tutorial, you'll learn strategies to help you combine search terms into effective search strings. This video focuses on the first strategy: using Boolean operators to narrow or broaden your search results.

Learn why you need to cite sources in your research paper and how to do it.

Welcome to OSLIS for secondary students. Watch this brief overview video to learn about the three major parts of OSLIS and how to use them. Then go to secondary.oslis.org to learn how to do research, find sources and cite them.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Define is the first of six steps of the research process. Good research begins with questions. Good questions help you understand your assignment and guide your research. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/define) to get started.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Plan is the second of six steps of the research process. Good research requires a good plan. Plan your search strategy and identify the best sources. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/plan) to get started.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Find is the third of six steps of the research process. Good research is based on finding quality information. Know how to choose and use resources and evaluate the information you find. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/find) to get started.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Create is the fourth of six steps of the research process. Good researchers make information their own. Connect the information you found to create a learning experience. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/create) to get started.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Present is the fifth of six steps of the research process. Good research is meant to be communicated. The keys to a great presentation? Proofread, polish, and practice.. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/present) to get started.

Welcome to the OSLIS Learn to Research process for secondary students. Reflect is the last of six steps of the research process. Good researchers reflect on their learning. Think about your process and final product to make the next research project better. Watch this short overview video, and then explore the "Learn to" box (secondary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/reflect) to get started

Learn how to incorporate information from your research into your paper by using quotes, paraphrases and summaries, and when and how you need to cite the information.

Evaluating Websites

What is a Library Research Database?

Using Wikipedia for Research

Primary and Secondary Sources

Popular and Scholarly Sources

Generating Search Terms

Developing a Topic

Deciphering Your Research Assignment

Why You Need to Cite Sources (Old Version; Link to Revised Version is Below)

OSLIS Secondary Overview Video