MERLOT Materials
A collection of free, easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials for commonly used software products. Originally developed as... see more
The Workshop on the Information Search Process for Research (WISPR) teaches information seeking skills. It is based on... 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
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 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 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.
Video on the information cycle: from event to primary, secondary and tertiary sources.
This website provides an anecdotal history of how the Internet evolved. The information was last updated in September... see more
Intended to establish a base-line set of information literacy competencies for students, the tutorial is designed to... see more
CLUE (Campus Library User Education) is a Web-based, multimedia tutorial developed by the campus Library & Information... see more
Google ~Guide is an interactive tutorial on how to use one of the most popular search engines, Google. An invaluable tool... see more
A short, fun and interactive module to help students understand the importance and key elements in a referencing.
Internet Detective tutorial (rewritten 2006), a free online tutorial designed to help students develop the critical... see more
This infographic nicely summarizes an effective way to read a scholarly article. It is accompanied by a video, which is... see more
This brief Flash tutorial compares results from searching Google vs. an online library database. The learning objectives... see more
Aimed toward students, this site provides guidance for writing an academic research paper. The writing process is... see more
This is a free, open textbook that is part of the Connexions collection at Rice University. "Few areas in our world today... see more
This is an Information Literacy Tutorial from the University of Connecticut. Although some of the information applies to... see more
Engaging graphics, compelling examples, and easy-to-understand explanations make Choosing and Using Sources: A Guide to... see more
This three-part program addresses the task of choosing a research topic. Browsing online or among print materials is... see more