Rebel Research at UNLV Libraries

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Rebel Research Service

Free Basic Individual Research Appointments

The University Libraries' Peer Coach Program is offering FREE individual customized research help!

Save time and reduce your frustration.
We can work with you to develop successful search strategies to get what you need!
Good research skills make better papers

What is Rebel Research?

Read the Rebel Yell's article on the program.

How is this service beneficial?

Listen to Peer Coach Shawnee Corey describe the benefits of Rebel Research.

Schedule an Appointment

This service is for Undergraduate students only. Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis and last 45 minutes to an hour. After you fill out an appointment request form you will be contacted by the Peer Coaches regarding your appointment. Meet at the Lied Library Research & Information Desk on the first floor of Lied Library for your appointment.

Appointment Types
Appointment One	Appointment Two
This appointment will cover the basics of Lied Library. It will include: Library locations and hours Using the Catalog Working with your subject librarian Locating books in the library using the Library of Congress System Using the Microfilm or Microfiche machine (optional) Briefly cover library computer: How to activate RebelCard How to print/reload RebelCard Library Tour	This appointment will cover basic database information as well as navigating the library website and will include: Basic Database information: What is a journal article? What is a database? Why are these credible sources of information? Academic Search Premier: Searching for journal articles from home Search Terms Using Boolean: Importance of using "and" and "or" Advanced Search Practice finding journal articles Use online tools to create bibliographies in many formats (APA, MLA, Chicago)

Appointment Types

Appointment One

Appointment Two

This appointment will cover the basics of Lied Library. It will include:

Library locations and hours
Using the Catalog
Working with your subject librarian
Locating books in the library using the Library of Congress System
Using the Microfilm or Microfiche machine (optional)
Briefly cover library computer:
- How to activate RebelCard
- How to print/reload RebelCard
Library Tour

This appointment will cover basic database information as well as navigating the library website and will include:

Basic Database information:
- What is a journal article? What is a database?
- Why are these credible sources of information?
Academic Search Premier:
- Searching for journal articles from home
- Search Terms
- Using Boolean: Importance of using "and" and "or"
- Advanced Search
Practice finding journal articles
Use online tools to create bibliographies in many formats (APA, MLA, Chicago)

For More information contact:
The Peer Coaches (library.coaches@unlv.edu)

** Post-appointment Rebel Research Survey**

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