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Education Research Guide

A guide to general information and resources in the field of education

Workshops

UBC Library offers free workshops on a variety of topics ranging from conducting a literature review to working with data and more. For information on what workshops are currently being offered and to register, visit the UBC Vancouver Library Public Events page.

UBC Education Library Research Tutorial Videos

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Welcome and Getting Help from the Library

After watching this video, you will:

  • be ready to watch all of the Education Library's research tutorials;
  • understand the type of support you can expect from the education librarians; and,
  • know methods for contacting the librarians when you need assistance.

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Searching in the UBC Library

After watching this video, you will be able to:
  • identify and access Summon, UBC Library's main search engine;
  • perform a search for a variety of library materials through Summon;
  • apply filters to refine search results; and,
  • save and send citations for UBC Library resources.

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Advanced Searching in Summon

After watching this video, you will:

  • know how to use the advanced search page to find UBC Library materials;
  • understand three advanced search strategies, including phrase searching, truncation, and Boolean Logic; and,
  • be prepared to apply these strategies to create more effective searches.

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Searching in Education Databases

After watching this video, you will:

  • be able to distinguish education databases from other information sources;
  • understand the benefits of searching in education databases;
  • know how to connect to key education databases; and,
  • know how to search for, save, and cite sources in education databases.

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Advanced Searching in Education Databases

After watching this video, you will know:

  • which advanced Summon search strategies you can use in Education databases;
  • how to search multiple Education databases simultaneously; and,
  • how to use a database thesaurus to find subject headings and choose effective keywords.

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Searching in Google Scholar

After watching this video, you will:
  • understand the benefits of searching in Google Scholar;
  • know a few of Google Scholar's most valuable search features;
  • be able to customize Google Scholar for use with the UBC Library; and,
  • know how to search for, save, and cite sources in Google Scholar.

NOTE: When linking your Google account to UBC Library in the Library links section, only one of the following needs to be selected:

  • University of British Columbia - UBC eLink
  • University of British Columbia Library - UBC eLink

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Education Research Guide

After watching this video, you will know:

  • what research guides are;
  • how to find all UBC research guides online; and,
  • which resources you can find on the Education Research Guide.

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Finding Journals and Journal Articles

After watching this video, you will be able to:

  • apply search filters to find journal articles;
  • search for journal articles assigned by your instructors; and,
  • find a specific article, even when searching for the title does not return any results.

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Using Distance Education Services (VIDEO UPDATE COMING SOON)

After watching this video, you will:
  • understand the services through which the UBC Library can support you as a distance education student
  • know the three steps you need to take in order to begin using distance services, including:
    • connecting to and reading the distance education guide
    • obtaining your UBC card
    • registering for delivery services
  • know how to access UBC resources electronically through EZproxy. UPDATE: To learn more about connecting to library resources, please visit the OpenAthens Connect guide. 

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Document Delivery and InterLibrary Loan

After watching this video, you will:
  • know how to use Document Delivery to have UBC Library resources to your campus or home address;
  • know how to use InterLibrary Loan to borrow items from non-UBC libraries; and, 
  • be able to make and track Document Delivery and InterLibrary loan requests online.

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Encyclopedias, Handbooks, and Dictionaries: Resources to Start Your Research

After watching this video, you will know:

  • which resources to consult in the early stages of research;
  • how encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries can help you choose and narrow down a research topic; and,
  • how to search for Education encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries.

 

Using cIRcle

After watching this video, you will be able to:

  • connect to UBC's institutional repository cIRcle;
  • explain what contents get published in cIRcle;
  • find instructions for submitting your work for publication; and,
  • perform a search for cIRcle contents through UBC's Open Collections.

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Identifying Indigenous Search Terms

 

Finding Education Policy Information

This video will introduce you to some of the tools and strategies that you can use to find Education policy information.