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Freshmen Research: Video Resources

Expository Paper

There are a number of videos on this page that will help you during the research process. They include videos on developing a thesis statement, choosing keywords, in-text citations and avoiding plagiarism.  The other videos will help you use the databases in our WiseOwl collection.   Make sure you are logged into your Google Account if you have a problem watching videos.

How to Develop a Good Research Topic

How To Write an A+ Thesis Statement

From Question to Keywords

You can use this method not only with Databases but also in the Library Catalog and GVRL. Use the Power Search or Advanced Search button on each resource.  Lloyd Sealy Library: John Jay College of Criminal Justice/New York

In-Text Citations (Parenthetical)

Plagiarism : How to Avoid It

Bainbridge State College

Plagiarism: What it is and How to Recognize it and Avoid It (Indiana University Bloomington)

Preventing Plagiarism  (Purdue University)

Britannica School Tutorial

Explora Tutorial

Biography Reference Center

History Reference Center Tutorial

Science Reference Center Tutorial

How to Use GVRL

How to Use Webpath Express Video

Advanced Search for Ebsco Databases

Creating Persistent Links for Ebscohost Journal Articles

Student Resources in Context

Click link to view Student Resources in Context tutorial.