Research Classes: Home

We currently offer one three-unit course entitled, LIBR 100: Research Concepts and Practice. This course gives students a comprehensive introduction to information competency skills and prepares students to complete college-level research assignments such as papers and speeches successfully.

See the MJC Class Schedule for details.

Our free, non-credit, online Research Skills courses are a perfect way for you to learn how to conduct and present your research.

Register

• Before the semester, you simply register in PiratesNet. 
• After the semester has begun, you need to Add Class with Access Code in PiratesNet. (See directions below).
   

Spring 2020 Access Codes:

• MLIBR 901 Section 9460: Access Code 6813
• MLIBR 902 Section 9461: Access Code 7354
• MLIBR 903 Section 9462: Access Code 2924

Course Descriptions:

Research Skills 1 (LIBR 901)

Introduction to research, including topic selection, topic development, and an overview of available information sources.

Research Skills 2 (LIBR 902)

Introduction to research, including locating sources, identifying search terms, and evaluating sources.

Research Skills 3 (LIBR 903)

Introduction to research, including presenting research and data, citations, and academic integrity. 

Research Guides

Try some of these research guides below to improve your research skills. You can also browse our full collection of Research Guides. Be sure to select the guides under the subject of Research Skills if you want to see all the guides we have that will help you improve your research and writing skills:

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Research Skills Videos 

Check out the MJC Library's YouTube channel for our collection of How To Research Videos.