As the name suggests, a makerspace is a place where you
make
things. They often feature 3D printers, sewing machines, vinyl cutters, and other useful tools.
Be sure to explore all the fun things your library has to offer, but also don’t forget to use your library for your research projects!
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5.1: Information Gathering
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This page outlines learning objectives centered on information-seeking behavior and assignment planning, highlighting the significance of peer review. It describes an iterative process for bridging knowledge gaps and provides a structured guide for research assignments, including understanding the assignment, planning, exploring topics, crafting a thesis, refining searches, and citing sources.
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5.2: Keyword Searching
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This page explains the application of Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) in database searches, specifically in CINAHL, to refine results. It details how AND narrows, OR broadens, and NOT excludes terms. The text also discusses using filters to enhance relevance based on publication date and language. It concludes with a practice exercise for formulating healthcare searches using suitable keywords, operators, and filters.
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5.3: Academic Integrity- Why Does It Matter So Much?
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This page outlines the University of Texas at Arlington's Student Code of Conduct, highlighting academic integrity and consequences for violations such as cheating, plagiarism, and collusion. It encourages students to be aware of specific course policies and features case studies to discuss potential integrity violations. The main message emphasizes the lasting importance of maintaining integrity throughout one's academic journey.
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5.4: How to Cite Your Sources- Avoiding Plagiarism
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This page emphasizes the significance of citations and references in academic writing to prevent plagiarism, defining citations as in-text acknowledgments and references as detailed source information. It notes that different fields use various citation styles like MLA for English and APA for nursing, while highlighting common APA formatting mistakes, particularly in title capitalization. Additionally, the page offers resources to help users master these citation styles.