Graduate-level skills for finding research are largely a matter of practice and knowing where to start looking in the first place.

For this module's activity breakout, you are encouraged to choose one or more of the activities below to further your understanding of or experience with finding research using library resources. Each activity choice will lead you to the next module.

Activity Options

Generally recommended

Option #1: Set yourself up with essential tools for accessing research from off-campus
Option #2: Practice keyword and advanced searching in two different databases: one multidisciplinary and one subject-specific
Option #3: Explore dissertations to find cutting-edge topics, see dissertation examples in your discipline, and jump start your research
Option #4: Connect with your subject librarian and get to know your best friend in the UW Libraries or Ask Us a question 24/7
Option #5: Explore and create a sample citation diversity statement

Recommended for STEM fields

Option #6: Experiment with citation trails to expand your research base
Option #7: Learn how to find and use laboratory protocols

Recommended for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Option 8: Explore Sage Research Methods to find the best research methodologies for your project

Recommended for Arts, Humanities, and History

Option #9: Learn about Special Collections and explore our Digital Collections

For GSRI Slack Participants

Head to Slack to discuss today's module. Which activities did you complete? Do you have research tools or databases that have worked well for you in the past? Questions about anything in the module? See you over there!

GSRI Session A Slack
GSRI Session B Slack