Course Learning Outcome: Demonstrate information literacy and be able to work with evidence
Goal: Familiarize students with databases for academic research
Specifically, students will be able to
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
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Tutorials
Students complete Guide on the Side Tutorials (GOTS) independently or together as a class.
Check for understanding questions are available at the end of each tutorial.
Head, Alison J. "Learning the ropes: How freshmen conduct course research once they enter college." Available at SSRN 2364080 (2013).
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