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A collection of free, easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials for commonly used software products. Originally developed as... see more
Self-paced, interactive modules designed to teach basic search strategy and information evaluation skills. Three... see more
This brief Flash tutorial teaches students the basics of using AND, OR, and NOT to combine terms when searching in... see more
Discusses concepts in topic development, including sizing topics, finding an angle, introducing complexity, and viewing... see more
The goals for this tutorial are that students will use information in an ethical manner and will recognize the art of... see more
The Workshop on the Information Search Process for Research (WISPR) teaches information seeking skills. It is based on... see more
This interactive tutorial created by Vaughan Memorial Library at Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada) takes about 10... see more
Through the use of a simple mnemonic, NETS, this tutorial helps explain an efficient means of conducting an internet... see more
This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of searching for company information. The guide is specifically designed for... see more
Research Roadmap is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial... see more
This is a free, online textbook that addresses intellectual property. According to the author, "the first goal of the... see more
Brief plagiarism test in the form of a ten-question quiz and conclusions page, easily serving as a self-test for... see more
This 6 minute animation introduces viewers to what goes on behind-the-scenes of Wikipedia so they can make the best use... see more
ELATEwiki (the Electronic Learning and Teaching Exchange) is a space for those who work in e-learning to share their... see more
"This is a free, narrated interactive guide to help faculty determine the appropriate copyright guidelines they must... see more
This tutorial explores annotations and abstracts, providing definitions, identifying elements to include, and discussing... see more
This annotated listing includes books, articles, and websites that deal with the astronomy of diverse cultures around the... see more
A resource for students preparing to write essays, this site presents the essential characteristics of different types of... see more
This program informs students about differences between popular and scholarly periodicals, and techniques for finding... see more
Video on the information cycle: from event to primary, secondary and tertiary sources.
Online tutorials for learning about Internet tools (browser, e-mail, discussion), searching skills in Web and library... see more
Screencasting is the capture all of the action on a computer screen while you are narrating. Screencasts can be made with... see more
This site is an in-depth presentation on how information moves from a single event through time, this flash movie created... see more
Interactive tutorial which will prepare the user to effectively research library resources and the Internet.