Module I: Navigate abstract and citation databases / Работа с реферативными и библиографическими базами данных

Block 1. Types and Сlassification of Databases

Watch this video to get the general overview of citation databases:

Topic 1.1 Google Scholar

These videos offer general information on Google Scholar and present effective guidelines on how to use it for academic research. Watch them and complete the task below.

Topic 1.3 Web of Science (WoS) 

This part of Block 1 discusses another citation database with its search functionalities. It also offers practical tips on how to use it more efficiently when searching for relevant scientific information.

Topic 1.4 ORCID

The final part of Block 1 is dedicated to Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID). Why do we need it? And how can we register? These questions are all covered in the next subsection. To challenge your practical skills and knowledge, complete the tasks linked below. 

Block 2. Format and Generate Citations: Citation Management Software

You have probably heard your professor talk about the importance of including citations in your research paper. But what exactly are citations? When should we make them, and why are they so important? Read on for citation basics.

Further reading:

While going through the texts of this section, you could have probably encountered some terms and concepts we would like you to feel more confident about. Here are some of them:  Parenthetical Citation vs Footnote; Reference List, Works Cited Page and Bibliography