First-Year Composition

This module includes recordings of three UT Libraries workshops presented online in October 2022. Using the links below, you can watch or listen to the recordings and access transcripts, view workshop slides, and explore supplementary resources for each topic.

Please note: You will need to be logged in with your UTK NetID to access the recordings and slides.

Searching 101: Strategies for Success

• View recording and transcript

• View slides

Know Where to Go: Finding Sources

• View recording and transcript

•  View slides

Relevant Results: Evaluating Your Sources

• View recording and transcript

•  View slides

Finding Materials

• Finding Books tutorial
• Finding Articles tutorial

Search Strategies

• Keyword development activity and text-based version
• Mindmap Tutorial

Research Guides (contain links to recommended databases, tips for starting out, and other tools)

• First-Year Composition Research Guide  
• Evaluating Sources Research Guide 
• Information & Media Literacy Research Guide