SW 310: Research Methods
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In-Class Activities
Warm-Up Activity
What is a search string for the following topic: mental health programs for high school students
Library Basics Review
Test your knowledge of the CUW library (optional)
Follow the Research Trail
In class, we will introduce you to scholarly communication and provide tips for searching and completing your final paper.
Keep Track of Sources
- Saving Searches and Sources: Save searches to come back later where you left off. Saving sources helps you keep track of what you found.
- Zotero Citation Manager: With a large project, the effort to learn to use a citation tool pays off big in easy citations.
Writing Help
- Literature Reviews: More details about scholarly communication.
- Using Sources: More tips on synthesizing and citing sources.
- 12 Common Writing Errors: UW-Madison Self-Editing Guide
- APA 7th edition