Sunday, October 10, 2010
Research
When I am assigned a research paper I usually use databases, such as the ones found in the Svsu library, to find my sources. I make sure that my sources are accurate and reliable. This process is extremely different than when I just look up something that I want to know. For that, I usually just use google and click the first thing that comes up. My academic research usually works well for me. Sometimes it is difficult to find the information that I need on the databases, however I know that what I do find is correct and reliable. It can be stressful at times to research this way, but it pays off in the end.
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I do the same thing when it comes to something I want to know. I'm not all that great using the databases at the SVSU library yet, but I'm learning. It is a good idea because the sources are accurate without having to do more research on a fact like you would have to do if you just found something on google. Even though it sounds a bit more stressful, it is probably the best way to research.
ReplyDeleteI agree, much more information is found when it is for an assignment and a grade. Usually when we want to know something we just want to know the basics. A quick answer. Why can't research papers be the same?
ReplyDeleteI am not that good with using the SVSU library databases yet either. The research paper that we had to do was my second time having to use them so I think that I am getting better. However, I feel that if I actually knew how to use them well I could find more information and quicker.
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