Toolkit Picking Your Topic IS Research! Discusses the idea of adjusting a research topic as an integral part of the research process. Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started
Toolkit Primary vs. Secondary Sources This video discusses the difference between primary and secondary sources with examples from the Minnesota Historical Society's collections. Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started
Toolkit Prior Knowledge of Databases Check A brief survey (roughly three or four multiple choice questions) assesses level of knowledge and skills relevant to a subject or course. Based on survey results, the instructor can determine an appropriate starting point for a lesson and build upon students' prior knowledge. Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Finding Getting started
Toolkit Research 101: Credibility is contextual This video discusses the many factors of evaluating the credibility of a source including the author, audience and purpose. Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started
Toolkit Turning an Interest into a Researchable Question In this video students learn how to turn something they find interesting into a researchable question for a college research project. Resource Type: Video Categories: Getting started