STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) research is communicated through a variety of source types & associated publication methods: conference proceedings, reports, white papers, preprints, as well as books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and more. Attend this session to learn how to navigate the world of STEM research and successfully locate the information you need.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- find and use relevant databases based on the information you need, such as locating cutting edge research or established methodology.
- apply search strategies and tricks to make searching more effective and efficient.
- critique the benefits and drawbacks to different source types.
These sessions are reserved for students participating in the SURI program.