This guide is developed to help LANG 1003 students, search, find, select, and cite good sources (mostly articles) for your assignments. Using this guide before, during, and after the Library workshop, you will.
Your assignments
Academic blogs—two individual blog posts on academic readings, research process (including attention to references, evaluating different sources, critical reading) . The blogs must have APA citations and references.
Multi-modal presentation: can embed video, graphics, charts, etc.
"Your academic blogs will focus on academic sources that you find in your research for this class.
Link for feedback form: https://library.hkust.edu.hk/feedback
Before the Library workshop, watch these 5 short videos (less than 11 minutes total).
How to Searching
PowerSearch - Your One Stop Info Search (0:52)
Advanced Search in PowerSearch (1:33)
Find Magazine Articles with EBSCOhost (2:49)
How to Find Magazine Articles with Proquest (2:55)
Conceptual - thinking about keywords and research questions
Mind Mapping (2:38)
Need help with finding information or doing your research? Ask a Librarian!
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WhatsApp 9701-1055 |
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Phone 2358-6760 |
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Email lbref@ust.hk |
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Schedule a Research Coaching session |
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