Toolkit Opposing Viewpoints How to use Opposing Viewpoints, which provides opinion essays on current issues, news and magazine articles, court case overviews, and more. Resource Type: Handouts Categories: Finding
Toolkit Peer Review in 3 Minutes How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication? This video will explain. Resource Type: Video Categories: Finding
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