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Writing 10 (Mingua-Lopstain)

College Reading & Composition

Welcome

Hello Writing 10 Students,

My name is Elizabeth Salmon, and I'm hosting your class for a library research session on Monday, March 28th. 

  • Prior to the library research session on 3/28, please complete the two tutorials below.
    • Finding & Selecting Databases
    • Using Academic Search Complete

During our in-person session, you will be navigating to the A-Z Databases list and also using Academic Search Complete. Please feel free to email me with any questions. See you in a few weeks! Elizabeth (she/her), Research Services Librarian

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Tutorial: Finding & Selecting Databases

Finding & Selecting Databases

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Instructions:

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to

  • recognize how the library provides access to academic content for your research.
  • find databases available from the library.
  • select subject-specific databases to search based on a topic.

Tutorial: Using Academic Search Complete

Using 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: dmingualopstain@ucmerced.edu. Afterward, 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).

Get Started! Open >> Using Academic Search Complete