MERLOT Materials

The use of "wildcard" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes:... see more

The use of "exactly" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes: Effective... see more

The use of "search in site" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes:... see more

The use of "quotation marks" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes:... see more

The use of "or" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes: Effective Web... see more

The use of "not" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes: Effective Web... see more

The use of "exactly" is an effective web search technique described here. It is part of a series that includes: Effective... see more

This tutorial explains the SQ3R reading and notebook-taking technique in detail. SQ3R stands for survey, question, read,... see more

This tutorial introduces students to effective notetaking when reading their textbooks. It is part of a series of... see more

This tutorial explains the value of taking your own notes in class and how to organize those notes. This is part 2 of a... see more

This tutorial provides a general introduction to the three types of notebooks students write in universities: classroom... see more

This tutorial explains how to use MS Word most effectively to create a “References” or “Works Cited” page, focusing on... see more

Helps students to create complex research questions

This tutorial explores annotations and abstracts, providing definitions, identifying elements to include, and discussing... see more

Discusses concepts in topic development, including sizing topics, finding an angle, introducing complexity, and viewing... see more