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Research

Your knowledge routine for 2019

Research, scholarly resources, Website December 31, 2018 Frances Yates, Library Resources, Research, Website mdilwort

As tempting as it may be to “just google it” your Campus Library offers a vast array of reliable resources, and qualified human support, to help you be successful in your academic endeavors. No matter how long you have been a student, there is always new content and resources to discover. You can enhance your knowledge routine in 2019 by visiting the Library, in person or online! In person, we are here for you with assistance to find books, articles and more – just connect with Matt, KT, Beth or Frances. The Library also houses the Center for Service-Learning, so if you’re interested in serving our community, Ann is the person to see. Online, we offer virtual reference service…simply click … Continued

Nearing the Finish Line

finals, good information, Research December 3, 2018 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth, Research mdilwort

A semester can seem like a marathon, but we’re in the final stretch of it now. With final exams upon us, many papers and projects are coming due. Most students have probably completed the majority of their research by this point, and may only need one or two extra articles or books to cite. But even if you haven’t got that far, all hope is not lost. The first step is to focus on what you know. Pick a topic that you already know a lot about, even if it doesn’t excite you. This will reduce the amount of exploratory time you need to spend getting up to speed, and as you evaluate claims authors make, it will be invaluable … Continued

Integrating and Creating Archives: My Experience with the Primary Source Immersion Program

archives, course development, lgbtqs, Travis Rountree September 17, 2018 Programs, Research mdilwort

Dr. Rountree shares his experience at the Indiana University Libraries’ Primary Source Immersion program. As I sat there next to Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions typed manuscript with his editor’s marks all over it, I knew that I was somewhere special. For a bibliophile like myself, it was amazing to be in the same room as this manuscript, Shakespeare’s folios, and other historical artifacts in the Lilly Library Archives. The Lilly was one of several archives that I visited and talked about at the Primary Source Immersion Program on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. In its second year, this program was an incredible experience that linked myself and several others from IU campuses to IU archives and archivists. Our purpose … Continued

The Truth about Conspiracy Theories

conspiracy theories, critical thinking, fake news, good information, KT Lowe September 10, 2018 Research mdilwort

You’ve probably heard that the illuminati has been trying to overthrow the US government since its beginning, right? And of course you know the earth is flat, not round like all those “scientists” claim. The moon landing was obviously faked, because how could people ever really do that? You’ve heard all of these theories, but hopefully you don’t believe a single one of them. These are a particular branch of misinformation known as conspiracy theories. (source: knownyourmeme.com, unknown creator.) Conspiracy theories are not new, and most definitely not true. For as long as there’s been publishing, there’s been evidence of conspiracy theories, some of which still exist today. While some conspiracy theories stem from a longing for information and a … Continued