Table of Contents
Module 1: Using the Library
Introduction
- skills to be acquired
Library Introduction
Using Interlibrary Loan &
Document Delivery
Accessing the Library Web
Site
Library Home Page
MyUnion
Research Assistance
End of "Using the Library"
Module 2: Identifying Sources
Introduction
- skills to be acquired
Information Literacy
Types of Sources
- Magazines
- Journals
- Newspapers
- E-books
- Library Catalog
- Encyclopedias
- An Article Database
- World Wide Web
Selecting
Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
End of "Identifying Sources"
The Quiz
Module 3: Choosing a Topic
Introduction
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Identifying Key Concepts
Brainstorming
Key Concept Exercise
Brainstorming Exercise
Developing a Research Question
End of "Choosing a Topic"
Module 4: Searching Basics
Introduction
Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
Search
Strategies
Keyword
versus Subject Searching
Subject
Searching
Types
of Databases
Wrap Up
End of "Searching Basics"
The Quiz
Module 5: Finding Books
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Where's the Online Catalog
What You Will Find in the Online Catalog
How to Find Books in the Online Catalog
Online Catalog Book Record
Finding a Book by Title
Finding a Book by Author
Keyword Search Example
Types of Sources
Subject Search Example
Other Keyword Searches
Practice Search
Expand Your Book Search
End of "Finding Books"
Quiz
Module 6: Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly
Journals
Primary or Secondary Sources
Why
Use an Article Database?
What Will an Article Database
Do?
Two Types of Databases - General
Databases
Two Types of Databases - Subject
Databases
Where do I Find Databases?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Practice Searching a Database
Finding Full Text
Already Have a Citation?
Practice Searching the Journal Directory
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
Module 7: Evaluating Sources
Introduction
Evaluating Information
Using the CRAAP Criteria
Applying the CRAAP Test
The Web: To Use or Not to Use?
Library and Web Resources: Selecting the Right Tool
Evaluating the Web: You be the Judge!
Using Your Judgement
Use a Variety of Sources
Wrap-up
End of "Evaluating Sources"
Module 8: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style
guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call (examples
of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And
Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath
The Quiz
Module 9: Using Primary Sources
Introduction
- skills to be acquired
Primary Sources Introduction
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Primary and Secondary Source Examples
Historical Context
Evaluating Primary Sources
Finding Primary Sources in the Online Catalog
Finding Primary Sources Online
Finding Archival Repositories
Finding Primary Sources in the Social Sciences - Original Research
Assignment - PsycINFO Search
Primary or Secondary Source?
Primary Sources Wrap Up
End of "Using Primary Sources"
Module 10: Research Exercise
Introduction
- skills to be acquired
Information Literacy
Download Research Strategy Worksheet
Developing a Research Question
Identifying Key Concepts
End of "Research Strategy Exercise"
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