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Architecture: 48-025/026: First Year Seminar: SoA Undergraduate Research Skills Questionnaire

Questionnaire

SoA Undergraduate Research Skills Questionnaire

This questionnaire is designed to help you and the University Libraries to evaluate your research skills, awareness, and needs.  Responses will be reviewed to inform instruction, but the data will not be analyzed or published.
 
Use the links to explore each topic before choosing a response.


Respond to the SoA Undergraduate Research Skills Questionnaire at https://cmu.libwizard.com/f/soa_seminar2022


This is a preview of the questionnaire:
 

1. I have completed the Information Literacy component of Computing at Carnegie Mellon (C@CM).

Yes

Not sure

2. I know that a librarian works with the School of Architecture.

Yes

Not sure

3. I know that the Libraries have a website to support my work.

Yes

Not sure

4. I know that the Libraries provide online guides to support research.

Yes

Not sure

5. I know how to use the Libraries' search options (Everything, Articles & More, and Books & More) to find articles and books (including ebooks).

Yes

Not sure

6. I know how to find articles on architecture using the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals and Art & Architecture Source databases.

Yes

Not sure

7. I know how to find articles on a variety of topics using JSTOR.

Yes

Not sure

8. I am familiar with other research databases for architecture and other subjects.

Yes

Not sure

9. I am familiar with specialized databases like El Croquis Digital Library, BuildingGreen Suite, and ARTstor.

Yes

Not sure

10. I know how to access the Libraries' subscriptions to electronic and print journals.

Yes

Not sure

11. I know how to use WorldCat to identify books and other sources at other universities.

Yes

Not sure

12. I know how to request a book or article through interlibrary loan.

Yes

Not sure

13. I am familiar with Google Scholar and how to use Library Links settings to connect to the Libraries' holdings.

Yes

Not sure

14. I know how to find images.

Yes

Not sure

15. I know how to cite and manage references with citation management software such as Zotero or Mendeley.

Yes

Not sure

16. I know the basics about copyright, fair use, and plagiarism.

Yes

Not sure

17. I know that the Libraries offer workshops on useful topics.

Yes

Not sure

18. I know where to get advice on writing and presenting my research.

Yes

Not sure