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1. Finding Full Text (01:18)

Finding Full Text
Date:
2022-08-31
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes the different ways that UH Library patrons can access the full text of an online journal article. Keywords: journal articles, access, full text, pdf

2. How do I find a book on the library shelves? (03:52)

How do I find a book on the library shelves?
Date:
2022-12-12
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video teaches patrons how to find a physical item in the library collections.

3. How do I incorporate sources into my papers? (02:28)

How do I incorporate sources into my papers?
Date:
2020-03-18
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes the three ways to incoporate sources into a research paper: summary, paraphrase, quote. Examples of each are given.

4. How do I read a citation? (03:46)

How do I read a citation?
Date:
2021-09-01
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes what a citation is in the research context, how to read a citation, and how that information can help a researcher find an item they are looking for. Keywords: Citation styles.

5. Picking a Topic is Research (02:49)

Picking a Topic is Research
Date:
2020-10-29
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video encourages researchers to see the process of picking a topic as research, and to embrace the challenges that might come with that. An example topic and the process in choosing it is prov...

6. What are altmetrics? (02:45)

What are altmetrics?
Date:
2021-09-01
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes altmetrics, how they are measured, and the advantages of using altmetrics over more traditional research metrics. Keywords: metrics, altmetrics, scholarly output

7. What are keywords and why are they important? (01:49)

What are keywords and why are they important?
Date:
2020-10-29
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes the purpose of keywords in the research process, gives examples of how to choose keywords, and emphasizes the importance of proper keyword usage. Keywords: Search terms.

8. What are Open Educational Resources (02:13)

What are Open Educational Resources
Date:
2023-11-29
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video provides a definition of open education resources and simple explanations of the elements of OER.

9. What are popular and scholarly sources? (03:33)

What are popular and scholarly sources?
Date:
2020-05-31
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes popular and scholarly sources and the differences between them. Keywords: Scholarly sources, Popular sources.

10. What are primary and secondary sources? (02:30)

What are primary and secondary sources?
Date:
2020-05-18
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes primary sources, secondary sources, examples of each, and the difference between the two.

11. What are the Course Reserves? (01:42)

What are the Course Reserves?
Date:
2022-08-31
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes course reserves and how to access them at the University of Houston. Keywords: course reserves, journal articles, access.

12. What is a concept map? (02:24)

What is a concept map?
Date:
2021-10-15
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes a research concept map, the purpose of a concept map, and how it can help organize thoughts in the research process. Keyword: concept map.

13. What is a literature review? (02:36)

What is a literature review?
Date:
2019-10-29
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video provides a definition of a literature review, the elements of a well crafted literature review, and questions to consider when writing a literature review. Keyword: literature review

14. What is an academic library? (02:09)

What is an academic library?
Date:
2022-05-31
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video provides an overview of academic libraries, their services, and how they differ from other types of libraries.

15. What is data? (02:12)

What is data?
Date:
2021-09-01
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video provides a definition for data, examples of data both qualitative and quantitative across disciplines, and differentiates data from statistics.

16. What is evidence in literary studies? (03:10)

What is evidence in literary studies?
Date:
2022-10-04
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes what evidence is in literary studies, provides examples of how one might find that evidence, and briefly explains the importance of including that evidence. Keywords: literary ...

17. What is ILL? (02:23)

What is ILL?
Date:
2022-07-22
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes interlibrary loan, how to create an ILL account at UH, and how to make an ILL request. Keywords: journal articles, access

18. What is peer review? (02:37)

What is peer review?
Date:
2019-11-13
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes the peer review process and the role it plays in the scholarly publishing process.

19. What's the difference between a research database and Google? (02:34)

What's the difference between a research database and Google?
Date:
2020-04-14
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video describes the differences between Google and research databases including: the way search is conducted, information available in each, and when to use one over the other.

20. Why do we cite sources? (01:19)

Why do we cite sources?
Date:
2020-06-01
Main contributors:
University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This video emphasizes the different reasons it is important to cite sources beyond avoiding punishment including: giving credit for the work, establishing your own credibility, lead readers to rela...