Introduction to Searching in the UBC Library
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will be able to:
identify and access Summon, UBC Library's main search engine;
perform a search for a variety of library materials through Summon;
apply filters to refine search results; and,
save and send citations for UBC Library resources.
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Advanced Searching in the UBC Library
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will:
know how to use the advanced search page to find UBC Library materials;
understand three advanced search strategies, including phrase searching, truncation, and Boolean Logic; and,
be prepared to apply these strategies to create more effective searches.
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Education Research Guide
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will know:
what research guides are;
how to find all UBC research guides online; and,
which resources you can find on the Education Research Guide.
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Finding Journals and Journal Articles
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will be able to:
apply search filters to find journal articles;
search for journal articles assigned by your instructors; and,
find a specific article, even when searching for the title does not return any results.
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Encyclopedias, Handbooks, and Dictionaries: Resources for Starting Your Research
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will know:
which resources to consult in the early stages of research;
how encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries can help you choose and narrow down a research topic; and,
how to search for Education encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries.
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Using cIRcle
VIDEO
After watching this video, you will be able to:
connect to UBC's institutional repository cIRcle;
explain what contents get published in cIRcle;
find instructions for submitting your work for publication; and,
perform a search for cIRcle contents through UBC's Open Collections.
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