Welcome to the Library Talent Development Session!  We're happy you're here!  

By the end of today's session, "Your Rhode to Becoming a Researcher," you'll be able to do the following:

• Reflect upon your research strengths and weaknesses, articulating how the URI Libraries will help you in your first year of college.
• Navigate the library website to locate information about relevant resources and services.
• Differentiate between scholarly and popular articles, and explain the role citing plays within academic research.
• Apply effective search strategies to find and access sources using the library catalog and Academic Search Complete.

For your Article Comparison worksheet, compare these two articles:

With a partner, select a research question to work with for our next class activity.

Social Justice

• How do universities ensure college students have an inclusive education?
• How does sexism impact the healthcare system?
• What prevention methods and programs help lower recidivism rates?

Climate Change

• In what ways does global warming impact animal habitats?
• How has climate change impacted Rhode Island?

College Life

• How does procrastination impact college students?
• How did COVID-19 impact the mental health of college students?
• How can college students achieve academic success?

The URI Libraries Research Help Desk is closed during the month of August.  Here are some useful research guides you may want to visit if you want to learn more about the URI Libraries and college research:

If you get stuck with your research, you can also email us at urilibrarian@gmail.com. Please allow 1 business day for a response.