Understanding Information:

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

Our Library:

1. Library Photo Tour
2. Introduction to the USA Library

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. Finding Books
5. Video Tutorials
6. Finding Articles
7. Research Guides for a Variety of Topics
8. Writing Research Essays: A Guide For Students of All Nations by William Badke

Database Searching:

1. Finding Articles in our Databases
2. Using Truncation (Flash required)
3. Ebsco Tutorials (PowerPoint)
4. LexisNexis Research Help for specific topics

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

Documenting Sources/Plagiarism:

1. KnightCite--Check the results carefully
2. Landmark's Citation Machine--ditto. You, and only you, are responsible for correct citations.
3. Bedford/St. Martin Documentation
4. Citing databases using MLA style
5. Citing databases using APA Style Guide
6. What is Plagiarism?

EPIC 2014 (Information Science Fiction--8 minutes)