Sometimes your research will require you to use sources and information beyond books and scholarly journal articles. These tutorials will provide you with tips for finding and using grey literature in your research.
Source: Using Grey Literature, video tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Source: Using Grey Literature, LibWizard tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Sometimes your labs or research assignments will require you to use standards. These tutorials will provide you with tips for finding and using standards in your research.
Source: Finding Standards, video tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Source: Finding Standards, LibWizard tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Technical reports can be a great, detailed source of information for your research. They contain detailed descriptions, data, citations and often recommendations and conclusions. These tutorials will provide you with tips for finding and using technical reports in your research.
Source: Finding Technical Reports, video tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Source: Finding Technical Reports, LibWizard tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Patents can be a great, detailed source of information for your research. They contain detailed descriptions and technical drawings. These tutorials will provide you with tips for finding and using patents in your research.
Source: Finding Patents video tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Source: Finding Patents, LibWizard tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
An important aspect of design engineering is situating your solution in an industry or market. These tutorials will provide you with tips and examples for finding industry information online and at the library.
Source: Researching Industries and Markets, video tutorial, by Brianna Buljung
Source: Researching Industries and Markets, LibWizard tutorial, by Amanda Mellor and Alexandra Hoyos
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