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These videos provide a variety of quick research tips that will make you a better researcher. Learn how to search the Library through Google Scholar, limit a search to a specific discipline, and more.
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Using Cochrane Library
This tutorial series contains 5 brief videos to help you with accessing, browsing, and searching Cochrane Library.
CREDO and Gale eBooks: Finding background information
Use CREDO and Gale eBooks to find background information on theorists & theories, and other research topics. (4:32)
Finding Statistics in Statista
A brief overview of how to navigate and use the Statista database to find statistics and other related information. (4:56)
Accessing Library Materials Through Google Scholar
Learn how to setup Google Scholar to search the Web and the National University Library at the same time. (2:02)
Reading the Wall Street Journal With a Marketing Eye
This short video will help you use the Wall Street Journal to locate competitive marketing strategies. (3:38)
How to Find Company Information in Mergent Online
Learn how to find company history, financials, competitors, and more using Mergent Online. (2:00)
APA PsycArticles and PsycInfo: Finding empirical studies
Learn how to search APA PsycArticles® and PsycInfo® to find original, empirical research articles. (8:50)
Using Citations to Find Books and Articles
Have a citation and need to locate the full text? Find out how you can search for it. (3:33)
How to Find Charts and Graphs
If you need to find charts or graphs, this tutorial will show you how with instructions and animated GIFs.
Looking for Books
Learn how to search the Library catalog for books and ebooks on your topic. (2:58)
Searching for News in Nexis Uni
Use basic search strategies to locate news articles in Nexis Uni. (2:42)
Finding Articles by Discipline or Profession
This short tutorial will help you limit a search to articles by authors in a specific discipline or profession. (2:09)
Identify Scholarly vs Popular Articles
Tell the difference between articles authored by a scholar from articles written by a journalist. (2:37)
