For guided research help, watch the videos below from the Wolfgram Library's Spring Spotlight Series. Here you will learn valuable research tips for searching various disciplines. You will also learn strategies for important concepts such as Evaluating Online Resources, How to Avoid Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence in Academia.
Social Science Research
Contact Librarian: Kayla Van Osten -- kmvanosten@widener.edu
Sports Management Resources
Contact Librarian: Teresa Edge -- tsedge@widener.edu
Scholarly Research in Social Work
Contact Librarian: Jill Borin -- jmborin@widener.edu
Health Sciences Resources
Contact Librarian: Kristina Dorsett -- kidorsett@widener.edu
Scholarly Research in Engineering
Contact Librarian: Roz Goldstein -- rmgoldstein@widener.edu
Evaluating Online Sources for Misinformation & Bias using Lateral Reading
Misinformation, disinformation, and bias are everywhere on the internet. Traditional checklist methods for evaluating online sources are no longer effective in assessing the credibility of websites and social media posts. Learn about how to use lateral reading to fact-check and evaluate online sources in this interactive workshop.
Heather Burychka -- hlburychka@widener.edu & Roz Goldstein -- rmgoldstein@widener.edu
Plagiarism: What It Is & How To Prevent It
Can you identify various forms of plagiarism, especially in today’s information landscape? Will you “know it when you see it” or recognize when you might be plagiarizing? Come learn the importance of identifying different forms of plagiarism, prevention tips, and citation options.
Teresa Edge -- tsedge@widener.edu & Kayla Van Osten -- kmvanosten@widener.edu
AI in Academia: Ethical Uses for New Technology
Kristen Seikaly -- kmseikaly@widener.edu, Kristina Dorsett -- kidorsett@widener.edu, & Jill Borin -- jmborin@widener.edu