These self-paced tutorials are designed to support students' most frequently asked research questions. Embed them into your Brightspace. A certificate appears at the end of each tutorial, which students can email or upload to Brightspace as proof of completion.
Learn how to distinguish between information sources and information formats.
Learn about the role of citation in academic writing and why it is such an important part of scholarly communication.
These curated videos from other academic libraries are closed-captioned and include transcripts for accessibility.
Created by NC State University Libraries, this 3-minute video is a quick way to introduce the research process. Topics covered: research as iterative process, pre-searching, narrowing topics
Created by Auburn University librarians, this tutorial is intended for novice researchers who need to search a library database. The tutorial includes written instruction, videos, and hands-on practice. It incorporates assessment through a flashcard sorting activity and uses embedded forms to capture student responses on an activity asking for their research questions and potential keywords. Topics covered: choosing keywords from a research question, brainstorming synonyms and related terms
Created by librarians at Dickinson College, this short, interactive tutorial teaches students how to evaluate the quality of sources in the context of a particular research topic. It combines visual instruction, narration with closed captions, and interactive quizzes to help students learn at their own pace. Topics covered: primary and secondary sources, popular versus scholarly, source evaluation demonstration
Also created by the University of Maryland, this tutorial covers the basics of MLA citation. Use in conjunction with the Excelsior Writing Lab.
Extensive support for APA, MLA, and Chicago documentation styles. Can mostly substitute for actual style manuals.
