http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:43:04 PDT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:43:04 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=366819 In four modules the VAIL Tutor provides an overview of academic integrity concepts and practical tips for avoiding plagiarism. By assigning this tutorial, faculty will introduced their students to proper documentation practices and academic integrity policies. An electronic Certificate of Successful Completion is displayed on the screen and e-mailed to users after successful completion of the included online quiz. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=334778 A video presentation on how to distinguish between scholarly and popular journals and magazines. The author acknowledges that Melinda Brown, Sharon Weiner, Patricia Armstrong and Leslie Foutch, all part of the Heard Library at Vanderbilt, provided editorial support for this tutorial. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294148 This brief Flash tutorial teaches students the basics of using AND, OR, and NOT to combine terms when searching in library catalogs, databases or the Web. This tutorial is very user-driven in that the user decides which aspects to learn (AND, OR, NOT) in which order. Users may also control the pacing of the tutorial using the back and next buttons. There are also simple, non-graded quizzes and humorous examples throughout to help reinforce learning objectives. At the end of the tutorial, students may elect to move directly into the Advanced Boolean tutorial or to exit. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294121 An animated, interactive tutorial that introduces undergraduate students to some basic concepts of online searching. These concepts include: 1) Using the search term AND 2) Identifying keywords 3) Thinking of synonyms and related terms 4) Examining a citation and 5) Putting it all together. Concepts are illustrated interactively through a series of highly visual modules/games. Whenever possible, concepts and instructions are explained with a minimum amount of text. The tutorial is not resource or university specific in any way. Rather, any university (or high-school) student could complete it to gain an inderstanding of basic information literacy skills. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294132 This brief Flash tutorial compares results from searching Google vs. an online library database. The learning objectives include deciding when to use a search engine versus a library database, and an overview of the types of information resources found with these tools. There is a brief overview of how to search the EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier database. A cartoon character introduces the tutorial and audio is included. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294124 Acadia University promotes teaching and technology through its campus-wide laptop program. In an effort to reach more students in this learning environment, librarians designed a web-based instruction plan to teach core research and information literacy skills through a suite of online tutorials. The project, known currently as Information Literacy Online (ILO), is a collection of cross-disciplinary modules targeting first and second year students campus-wide. This second module was designed to develop the critical thinking skills of students, helping them to evaluate the information they find on the web. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86594 This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of searching for company information. The guide is specifically designed for Indiana State University freshman and sophomores, but is appropriate for any adult learner who is unfamiliar with the material. Fundamental concepts of conducting company research are linked to illustrated, step-by-step guides demonstrating how to search a variety of online business resources. Embedded quizzes offer the user the opportunity for gauging their mastery of the material. This tutorial is used by students in freshman English and business classes, distance learners, and university career center clients doing research prior to interviews. Note: Access to many of the databases is restricted to the ISU community. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294136 Animated tutorial on plagarism for students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294134 This brief Flash tutorial illustrates helpful tips for finding information on the world wide web. An animated guide, Ali, guides users and shows examples of the helpful tips. There is an audio component to this tutorial. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=326345 In the following modules, you will follow Jason and Emily through their first year of college as they are "mentored" by Brian. You'll hear some of their tips for success and learn about the differences between academic and school libraries. We hope that these modules will help prepare you for college, and that you will begin to understand that the library is a great place to get help.