A student's guide to searching the literature using online databases
Casey W. Miller, Michelle D. Chabot, and Troy C. Messina
TL;DR
This paper presents a method to help students efficiently search scientific literature using online databases, improving their ability to find accurate information regardless of their background.
Contribution
It introduces a structured method for students to enhance their literature search skills using online resources, validated through testing on students with diverse backgrounds.
Findings
Students showed increased awareness of search strategies.
Students improved in locating accurate scientific information.
The method was effective across different student backgrounds.
Abstract
A method is described to empower students to efficiently perform general and literature searches using online resources. The method was tested on undergraduate and graduate students with varying backgrounds with scientific literature. Students involved in this study showed marked improvement in their awareness of how and where to find accurate scientific information.
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TopicsInnovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Online and Blended Learning · Wikis in Education and Collaboration