Shapiro Library Shorts
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Exploring Research Concepts: Shapiro Library Shorts
The videos on this page offer brief overviews of various research concepts, like the peer review process and primary sources. Below each video is a Word document containing the video's script and a link to the video on Shapiro Library's YouTube channel.
"What is a primary source?": A Shapiro Library Short
The video below defines primary sources and gives a few different examples of this type of source.
"What is a secondary source?": A Shapiro Library Short
This short animated video defines secondary sources, distinguishes secondary sources from primary sources, and offers a few examples of secondary sources.
"What is a tertiary source?": A Shapiro Library Short
This short, animated video defines tertiary sources and offers examples of this type of source (as well as guidance on how to find tertiary sources).
"What is a research gap?": A Shapiro Library Short
This short animated video explains what a research gap is and offers four strategies for locating research gaps.
"What is information privilege?": A Shapiro Library Short
The video below defines information privilege and offers a few examples of how information privilege can impact individuals' lives and opportunities.
"Where should I look for information?": A Shapiro Library Short
This video offers a brief overview of how to identify what kind of information is needed to address a research question, as well as examples of key places to find this information.