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
0:15 - Definition of grey literature
0:56 - How do we find grey literature?
Grey Literature LibWizard Tutorial
This click-through tutorial will help to refresh your knowledge of grey literature: what it is, who makes it, and where to find it. Use the button below to get started!
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
0:06 - Definition of a standard & examples
Finding Standards LibWizard Tutorial
In the interactive tutorial below, you can learn more about where standards are located, how to find them, and what information is necessary to accurately record the standard.
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
0:22 - What are technical reports?
1:00 - How do we find technical reports?
Technical Reports LibWizard Tutorial
The interactive tutorial allows you to practice techniques for finding technical reports. You’ll be able to familiarize yourself with two places where technical reports are located, and practice searching for them.
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
1:20 - "Finding Patents" research guide
1:35 - Google Patents for design or product examples
Finding Patents LibWizard Tutorial
How do I find a patent for my research or design project? This interactive tutorial will walk you through some crucial information for recognizing and finding patents, including two different locations where you can look for patent databases. Click below to get started!
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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