In the UW Libraries’ collections, there are abundant examples of how other scholars have mapped out research as a conversation. For this module’s activity breakout, you are encouraged to further your understanding or experience with research conversations in your given field.
Choose one or more of the activities below or browse through all activities using the sidebar navigation.
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Learn About Literature Reviews
Find literature reviews and discover subject-specific resources.
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Locate Scholarly Encyclopedias
Discover UW and other major collections of online encyclopedias.
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Practice Creating an Annotated Bibliography Entry
Review writing samples, steps and resources for creating an annotated entry.
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Identify Top Journals and Scholars in Your Field
Explore strategies and resources to find top journals and scholars.
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Browse Abstracts
Learn to efficiently scan scholarly publications for key information.
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Find Book Reviews
Discover databases and resources for finding book reviews.
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Learn About Historiography
Understand historiographies and explore search strategies.
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Practice Keyword and Advanced Searching
Review tips, examples and steps for database searching.
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