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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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...