About The Productive ResearcherWelcome to The Productive Researcher, a general library research skills tutorial. Designed with undergraduate students in mind, The Productive Researcher also provides a quick review or update for the experienced researcher.
The Productive Researcher consists of six modules presented in text and video. The same material is covered in both of these formats, so you can pick whichever format you prefer. If completed in the order listed in the menu on the left side of your monitor, each module builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the previous module. However, you may complete the modules in any order you wish or complete only the module(s) in which you are interested.
The Productive Researcher also includes follow-up exercises and worksheets in each module to help you apply what you learn to your own research.
Instructors who wish to integrate The Productive Researcher into their course syllabus may find the accompanying instructor materials useful:
Define a Topic & Generate Keywords Reflective Exercise
Finding Articles in Library Databases Reflective Exercise
Finding Databases Reflective Exercise
Finding Full Text Articles Reflective Exercise
Using the Library Catalog Reflective Exercise
Find Information in Different Formats Reflective Exercise
Suggestions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
Content and Production Team:
Abby Kasowitz-Scheer
Lisa Moeckel
Pamela Thomas
Patrick Williams
Eileen Schell
George Rhinehart
Jeffrey Simmons
Noreen Gaubatz and the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Voice talent:
Charulata Chawan
Eli Liquori
Charlene Martin
Cathy Mulford
Fantasia Thorne
Graphic design assistance:
Penelope Singer
