Credo Reference is an encyclopedia database available in the UAGC Library that provides an academic alternative to Wikipedia for your students. One of the greatest features available in Credo is the Mind Map tool, which allows students to quickly explore related terms and intersecting subjects on their research topic. Use the announcement below to provide students with a link to Credo Reference and a video that walks them through using the Mind Map tool to expand their research.
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Subject: Expand Your Research with the Mind Map Tool
<p><iframe src="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1067292/sp/106729200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/12809581/partner_id/1067292?iframeembed=true&playerId=kaltura_player_1578514580&entry_id=1_o7gzklat&flashvars[streamerType]=auto" width="560" height="395" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allow="autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *"></iframe><img style="float: right;" src="https://ashford.instructure.com/users/126656/files/19655799/preview?verifier=GWYGkXiE9AslujRSuOYPxQIrGsZ9qzX6PKvD56xv" alt="A mind map of the topic "Medical Ethics" in Credo Reference. " width="500" height="411" data-api-endpoint="https://ashford.instructure.com/api/v1/users/126656/files/19655799" data-api-returntype="File" /></p> <p>Dive into your research using the Mind Map tool in the UAGC Library's <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ashford.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.credoreference.com%2F%3FinstitutionId%3D3165%0A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Credo Reference</strong></a> database. Mind Maps allow you to quickly find related terms and undiscovered relationships between the subjects you are investigating. Use it to brainstorm keywords on your topic and build background knowledge to strengthen your writing and research. Credo Reference is a great academic alternative to Wikipedia, and is available through the UAGC Library.</p> <p>Enter the <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ashford.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.credoreference.com%2F%3FinstitutionId%3D3165%0A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credo Reference database through this link</a>, or from the UAGC Library homepage by clicking the grey <strong>Encyclopedias & Dictionaries </strong>button and selecting Credo Reference from the list. Then, enter your research topic into the search box to explore the Mind Map on your subject.</p> <p>If you need any assistance, please contact your <a class="inline_disabled" href="mailto:library@uagc.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UAGC Librarians</a>. They can walk you through using Credo Reference and provide additional tips to help your research.</p>
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