About the Tutorial

The UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial is a self-paced online tutorial that introduces undergraduate students to research skills and UW Libraries resources and services. The tutorial content was created based on needs identified by student researchers, faculty research mentors, and the Undergraduate Research Program.

This tutorial is designed for all levels of student research expertise. Students can track and share their progress using the Tutorial Action Plan.

The Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial can help you:

Read Strategically
Efficiently read scholarly texts for comprehension and meaning and improve confidence in reading scholarly texts

Better Evaluate Information
Consider what credibility means in different information contexts and select and apply a strategy for evaluating any information source

Enhance Database & Searching Skills
Select an appropriate search tool based on your information need and construct a search based on keywords and use/apply search strategies

Better Manage Citations
Build knowledge of academic citation conventions and choose a citation management tool that matches your specific research needs

Publish & Share Your Research
Understand the publishing ecosystem and examine and apply the rights and responsibilities of undergraduate student researchers & authors

Find Your Balance
Utilize personal strengths to manage imposter syndrome and create a plan to organize and manage your time

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