How to conduct a search

Searching resources in the CDC Collection

The CDC’s documentary collection is available online via EDUQ.info.
A simple keyword search can be performed directly from the search box on the homepage. For more specific queries, EDUQ.info also offers advanced search features and filters.

Consult the comprehensive guide on using EDUQ.info or explore one of its individual sections:

• Guide: Using EDUQ.info [PDF] [in french]
  • Part 1: How EDUQ.info Works [PDF] [in french]
  • Part 2: Locating Documents [PDF] [in french]
  • Part 3: Search Tips [PDF] [in french]

Thematic Guides

The thematic guides developed by the CDC team feature curated selections of essential resources and information sources related to teaching and learning at the college level.

Discipline-Specific Thematic Guide

• Physical Education [PDF] [some resources in english]
• French and Literature [PDF] [in french]
• Philosophy [PDF] [some resources in english]
• Sciences [PDF] [in french]

Subject-Specific Thematic Guide

• Assessment of Learning [PDF] [some resources in english]
• Student Motivation [PDF] [some resources in english]
• Outdoor Pedagogy [PDF] [some resources in english]
• Professional Development [PDF] [some resources in english]

How to borrow paper format documents

Loan, renewal, reservation

EDUQ has an extensive collection of digital resources but also offers documents in hard copy. To find a document, consult EDUQ.info and if the document is available on paper, you can borrow it by completing a form. You’ll need this form to reserve a document or to renew a loan.

How to conduct a document search

Here are some resources to help you with your document searches.

Steps to conduct a document search:

1. Specify the search topic
2. Select relevant sources of information and proper search tools
3. Perform the search
4. Access documents or locate them in the library
5. Evaluate the information
6. Cite references

Search tutorials and help guides

• Unlocking Research is a guide to help navigate through the research process (Champlain College St-Lambert).
• Diapason is a learning resource database on how to retrieve information [in French].
• Library Research Skills Tutorial is an interactive tutorial to provide the basics of finding and using information (Concordia University).