Google Scholar Preferences
This online tutorial will show you how to configure U/CL preferences for Google Scholar and make "Find it @ UCL-BCC" link show up in your search results. |
Research 101
Research 101 is a fun interactive tutorial developed by the University of Washington librarians to help any students needing additional help with the theories behind research |
Popular Magazines vs. Scholarly Journals
Periodicals are generally grouped into three categories: Popular Magazines, Scholarly/Professional Journals, and Trade Publications. This tutorial will provide information on differentiating between popular and scholarly periodicals--the two most frequently accessed type of on-going publication in most libraries. |
Interactive Boolean Search Tutorial
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Plagiarism
This tutorial is primarily designed to inform students and faculty about the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. |
Turnitin Student Quickstart Demo (Flash Movie)
This tutorial will guide you through the process for submitting papers to your instructor’s class and give you a complete introduction to the Turnitin suite of services. |
Turnitin Student User Guide (PDF Format)
This document will guide you through the process for submitting papers and peer reviews to your instructor’s class and give you a complete introduction to the Turnitin suite of services. |
Web vs. Library Databases
When should I use a search engine versus a library database? And how can I find journal articles instead of Web pages? |
Evaluating Web Sites
What are the five questions to ask when evaluating a Web site? |
Internet Detective
It's a FREE online course that teaches you Internet skills to help with your university and college work. You can do it in your own time, at your own pace. |
Primary and Secondary Sources
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Understanding Call Numbers
Have you ever wondered how library books are assigned their places on the shelves? Did you know that the call number -- the number placed on the spine of the book -- is a code which provides valuable information
about the book? This page will provide an introduction to understanding and using library call numbers. |
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