Spark 001 - The Art of Attention (Varnot)

Database Tutorials

• These online tutorials introduce you to library databases. These databases are
  • 1) Credo Reference
  • 2) Opposing Viewpoints
  • 3) Academic Search Complete
• Once you start each tutorial, you will follow the instructions on the left hand of the screen and, as needed, complete activities in the main screen (right).
• Links to the tutorials are located to the right >>>.

Quizzes

• There are short quiz questions at the end of each tutorial.
• You will be asked to enter your email address AND your professor's email address after you complete the quiz questions. Both you and your professor will receive a confirmation email with your score.
• Your professor's email is: svarnot@ucmerced.edu
• These emails often go to your SPAM folder, so be sure to check there if the email confirmation doesn't show up in your inbox.  You can search for the phrase "Certificate of completion" to find your confirmation.

Connected to the Campus Network

• To complete the interactive tutorials, you will need to be on campus OR using the VPN from off campus locations.
• For more information on using the VPN, visit http://library.ucmerced.edu/use/technology/vpn

Finding & Using Databases Tutorial

Instructions:

1. Click on the link or logo above to access the tutorial.  Full instructions are on the first page.

• You will NOT need to be on the campus network to complete this tutorial.
• This tutorial does include two videos so you may want headphones.
• At the end, you will be asked to submit your name and email address for a record of your participation.

Academic Search Complete Tutorial

Instructions:

1. Connect to the campus network via the VPN if you are off-campus.  You will need this connection to access one or more library databases while taking the tutorial.

2. Take the short quiz at the end of the tutorial.  Enter your email address AND your professor's email address. Afterwards locate the email confirmation. These emails often go to your SPAM folder, so be sure to check there.  It is often easiest to search in your email account for the phrase "Certificate of completion" to find your email confirmation.

3. You are ready! Click on the link below to start the tutorial. Follow the instructions on the left hand of the screen and, as directed, complete activities in the main screen (right).

Academic Search Complete Tutorial >> https://ucmercedlibrary.libwizard.com/f/academic-search-complete

Credo Reference Tutorial

Instructions:

1. Connect to the campus network via the VPN if you are off-campus.  You will need this connection to access one or more library databases while taking the tutorial.

2. Take the short quiz at the end of the tutorial.  Enter your email address AND your professor's email address. Afterwards locate the email confirmation. These emails often go to your SPAM folder, so be sure to check there.  It is often easiest to search in your email account for the phrase "Certificate of completion" to find your email confirmation.

3. You are ready! Click on the link below to start the tutorial. Follow the instructions on the left hand of the screen and, as directed, complete activities in the main screen (right).

Credo Reference Tutorial >>  https://ucmercedlibrary.libwizard.com/f/credo-reference

Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial

Instructions:

1. Connect to the campus network via the VPN if you are off-campus.  You will need this connection to access one or more library databases while taking the tutorial.

2. Take the short quiz at the end of the tutorial.  Enter your email address AND your professor's email address. Afterwards locate the email confirmation. These emails often go to your SPAM folder, so be sure to check there.  It is often easiest to search in your email account for the phrase "Certificate of completion" to find your email confirmation.

3. You are ready! Click on the link below to start the tutorial. Follow the instructions on the left hand of the screen and, as directed, complete activities in the main screen (right).

Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial >>  https://ucmercedlibrary.libwizard.com/f/opposing-viewpoints