Help and Tutorials

SearchPath

SearchPath is a web-based tutorial that will teach you how to effectively use library resources for research assignments. The tutorial consists of six integrated modules:

SearchPath also contains online quizzes, so you can test your knowledge as you work through the modules.

Information Literacy Exam [PDF]

How good are your research and information seeking skills? The above twenty question exam is based on the information literacy competencies outlined in the ACRL Information Competency Standards for Higher Education, and test the information seeking and research skills students are expected to obtain in college level coursework.

        For a copy of the answer key, send an email request to: library@csn.edu

 Online Tutorials

 Research Guides

Flash based tutorials that demonstrate how to:

• Find a Scholarly Journal Article (Audio)
• Find a Scholarly Journal Article (No Audio)
• Search EBSCO Databases - EBSCOhost 2.0 (No Audio)
  (Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, and more)
• Search Auto Repair Reference Center (Audio)
• Search JSTOR - Basic Search (Audio)

Research guides [PDF] that provide help with:

• Choosing a Topic
• Writing a Thesis Statement
• Steps in the Research Process
• The Argumentative Essay
• Keyword and Subject Searching
• Magazines and Journals - The Difference
• Comparing Databases and Search Engines
• Comparing Directories and Search Engines
• Evaluating Web Sites
• Searching with Google
• APA Style Guide >> Sample APA Paper
• MLA Style Guide >> Sample MLA Papers

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