CHEM 820: Chemistry Education

This tutorial will help you define your topic for a research project including:

• Tips for selecting a research topic
• Steps for defining your topic
  • 1. Define the requirements
  • 2. Background research
  • 3. Narrow your topic
    • 5 W's
  • 4. Write Topic Question
  • 5. Reread the Assignment

How to Embed This Tutorial in Blackboard:

1. Select and copy (Ctrl+C) all of the following Embed Code text:
   <iframe title="finaldraft_topicformation" width="768" height="432" allowTransparency="true" mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="background-color:transparent;" frameBorder="0" src="https://app.vidgrid.com/embed/g57IhpNL8CT3"></iframe>
2. In Blackboard, create and name an Item (or any other Blackboard tool that includes the standard Text Editor) 
3. Click the HTML button at the bottom right of the Tool Buttons to open the HTML editor 
4. Paste (Ctrl+V) the embed code within the HTML window and click Update and Submit. 

Link to VidGrid Video: https://use.vg/oz0nGN 

This video discusses advanced search strategies that will help you search library resources more effectively, including:

• Phrase Searching
• Boolean Searching with keywords
• Search Operators: AND/OR/NOT
• Searching as an iterative process
• Using subject headings

How to Embed This Tutorial in Blackboard:

1. Select and copy (Ctrl+C) all of the following Embed Code text:
   <iframe title="Advanced Search Orientation Video" width="640" height="360" allowTransparency="true" mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="background-color:transparent;" frameBorder="0" src="https://app.vidgrid.com/embed/5L7MvUZvPEca"></iframe>
2. In Blackboard, create and name an Item (or any other Blackboard tool that includes the standard Text Editor) 
3. Click the HTML button at the bottom right of the Tool Buttons to open the HTML editor 
4. Paste (Ctrl+V) the embed code within the HTML window and click Update and Submit. 

Link to VidGrid Video: https://use.vg/um0h1r