The Basics:

1. Library Photo Tour
2. Introduction to the USA Library
3. Library Jargon and Online Jargon--e.g. Boolean; pdf vs html
4. Library of Congress Classification System--general outline
5. Newspapers vs Magazines vs Scholarly Journals--what's the difference
6. Can you tell the difference? a book, journal, magazine, chapter--matching quiz (NEW)
   
7. Primary vs Secondary Sources: what's the difference
8. Information Cycle(Flash required)--the process of an event becoming "information"

Starting Your Research:

1. Understanding Your Assignment(This is the most important step. Here are the critical skills you need to know.)
2. Assignment Calculator--setting a realistic schedule (U of Minn.)
3. Research Paper, Getting Started
4. How do you find Books at University Library
5. Video Tutorials
6. How do you find Articles at University Library
7. Research Guides for a Variety of Topics
8. Writing Research Essays: A Guide For Students of All Nations by William Badke
   

Printable Worksheet Aids

1. Research Log Form in pdf
2. Research Log Form in Word
3. Research Strategy Worksheet(pdf)
4. Bibliography Worksheet(pdf)
5. Library Research Profile Form

Database Searching:

1. Subject vs Keyword Searching--you need to know this!
2. Using Truncation (Flash required)
3. Ebsco Tutorials (PowerPoint)
4. Searching ERIC for Education Info
5. Guide to Using SilverPlatter Databases

 

Documenting Sources:

1. Bedford/St. Martin Documentation
2. Citing databases using MLA style
3. Citing databases using APA Style Guide
4. What is Plagiarism?

EPIC 2014 (Information Science Fiction--8 minutes)