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Sage Research Methods
- Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new windowAn online collection of information for beginning and advanced researchers looking for the best methods to use in their research. Full access to Books & Reference, Cases Part 1, Datasets Part 1, and Video: Practical Research and Academic Skills.
Check the Project Planner for a brief description of each research milestone:
Basic Tutorials for a Research Refresher!
- How Do I Develop a Research QuestionNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Finding Cases and Law Review Articles in Westlaw Campus ResearchNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides!
- How do I build an effective search?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How do I narrow my search?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How do I find more search results?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Scholarly vs Non-Scholarly SourcesNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides
- How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed ArticlesNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Is this Article Peer-Reviewed?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How Do I Evaluate Books and Book ChaptersNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How Do I Evaluate Articles and Journals?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
Library Tutorials and Recommended Services
In addition to the materials available in the Sage Research Methods collection, library staff have created a number of other materials to assist you. You may wish to explore the Research Tutorials Guide or the Help and Services menu at the top of the Library homepage.
Here are a few of our favorites.
- How can I use citation tracking to find relevant research?This webinar shows researchers how to leverage both older and newer citations related to a key article you've identified.
- Open Access PublishingOf potential interest if you chose to publish work related to your NU research.
Need more help?
Please contact Roxanne Palmatier or Christine Oka, library partners for the DLP program.