ENVS/OCS 1010
This is a course guide for ENVS/OCS 1010. Become acquainted with the library's resources!
- 1. What is Research??
- 2. Choosing a Topic
- 3. Types of Information Sources
- 4. Identifying and Reading Empirical ResearchToggle Dropdown
- 5. Information ages... how does that affect my source?
- 6. Evaluating Your SourcesToggle Dropdown
- --> 7. Suggested Resources for ResearchToggle Dropdown
- 8. Writing and Presenting Your Research
- 9. Citation Help This link opens in a new windowToggle Dropdown
- Information Literacy Tutorials This link opens in a new window
- I Need Help!
Sources of Information
This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that you encounter while doing research. NOTE: These tutorials are only available for currently enrolled LSU students, faculty, and staff. When attempting to access tutorials from off campus, users will be prompted to login to their myLSU Account.
Peer Review & Scholarly Materials
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Peer Review in 3 Minutes (from NC State University Libraries)This additional video from NC State University Libraries gives you an idea of the rigorous process that is peer review and why it's important.
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources (Graphic)
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Scholarly versus Popular Sources (Text Only)This is a text-only Word document of the "Scholarly versus Popular Sources" graphic
Scholarly vs Popular Sources Graphic by LSU Libraries
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