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Information Literacy Tutorial
A module-based information literacy tutorial that addresses each stage of the research process, including selecting a topic, identifying information needs, selecting sources, locating information, evaluating information, and citing sources.
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Module 1
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A. Services
B. Collections
C. Using the Library
D. Finding where a book is shelved
E. Getting Help
Module 2
A. Understanding your assignment
B. Defining an Information Need
C. Sources of Information
D. Popular Magazines vs. Scholarly Journals
E. Media Types
F. Research Tools
Module 3
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A. Unpacking your reading list
B. Types of references
C. Finding full-text articles
Module 4
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A. What is a Database?
B. Types of Databases
C. Selecting a Database
D. Preparing for Keyword Searching
E. Boolean Operators
F. Keyword and Subject Searching
G. Phrase/Field Specific/Truncation Searching
Module 5
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A. Why Evaluate?
B. Evaluation Criteria
Module 6
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Tips for reading
Taking notes from a reading
Assembling the evidence
Structuring your work
Tips for academic writing
Module 7
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A. Citing Sources
B. Plagiarism
C. Style Manuals
D. Observing Fair Use
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