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Introduction and overview

Welcome to Introduction to Research Strategies!

Each week I will have a page like this one that outlines the objectives for the week, any readings or viewings, and your assignments and tasks. I suggest reading through the whole page before starting on readings and assignments.

 

Objectives:

  • You should be aware of where to find starting points for research and where to get help for the questions you have.
  • You should be prepared to start using Microsoft Word online through your Western Office 365 account for your research bibliography.
  • You should have started to experiment with using the Zotero research management software.
  • You should also know where to start looking for information on the Western Libraries website and how to contact a librarian for assistance.

 

Assignments and tasks

  • Using your WWU Office 365 account, follow the research bibliography assignment formatting directions and use the template to create a document shared with my Western email address gabe.gossett@wwu.edu (be sure to make me an editor so I can add comments and make direct edits). 
  • Download Zotero Links to an external site. and register an account with the service online. Note: Some of you may encounter technical difficulty getting Zotero set up, which is not unusual. If you are having problems please contact me so I can assist you.
  • Post to the class discussion. 


Readings/viewings