Classroom Learning Activities
- Information FlowchartThis chart demonstrates the information gathering process -- from background information to scholarly articles. Students could be asked to find one source at each level and explain how the information will be used in their paper. Created by Mel Jensen.
- Narrative to Accompany Information FlowchartExplanation of the Information Flowchart.
Videos and Self Paced Tutorials
- Anatomy of a Scholarly ArticleThis 4.5 minute video produced by North Carolina State libraries explains the differences between scholarly and popular articles, and the defining features of scholarly articles that are helpful for research projects.
- Peer Review in 3 minutesSuccinct and clear 3 minute video produced by North Carolina State University on understanding the peer review process for scholarly articles.
- Video - Reading and Comprehending Scientific Articles5 minute video from UMN that does a nice job explaining each section of an article and providing tips on reading them effectively.
- Library Catalog and E-ResourcesA self-paced tutorial focused on using the Cornell library catalog to find books and other materials including e-resources. Created by Mel Jensen, Mann Library.
Infographics
- Infographic for Understanding Source TypesQuantifies the factors to consider when choosing between sources (incl. publication time, degree of scrutiny, author expertise, etc.)
- Infographic for Types of Information and Where to LookOffers several recommended places to search when looking for primary/secondary and background information
Additional Resources
These handouts, infographics and guides can be linked from your CANVAS course page or shared with students directly.
- Checklist of Criteria: Recognizing Scholarly, Popular, News and MoreCUL Libguide with tabs devoted to Scholarly, News, Popular and Tabloid information sources.