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  • Comparing College Libraries (activity #1)
  • Creating a Search Strategy (activity #2)
  • Web Site Usability (activity #3)
  • Detecting Plagiarism (activity #4)
  • Comparing Search Engines (activity #5)
  • Verifying Wikipedia Information (activity #6)
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Learning Modules

• Welcome to Academic Libraries
  • Aren't All Libraries the Same
  • Compare College Libraries
  • Finding Books in Academic Libraries
  • Brian's Top 10 Things First-Year Students Should Know
• Talking to Databases
  • Brian's Search Strategy Advice (Brief)
  • Brian's Search Strategy Advice (Extended)
  • Emily's Search Strategy Worksheets [blank PDF] [completed PDF]
  • Tips for Truncation from Jason
  • Learn about Boolean Connectors
  • Find Out More about George Boole (the man behind Boolean logic)
  • Librarian's Tips on Choosing the Right Database
• Tips for Research Success
  • Brian's Top 10 Things First-Year Students Should Know
  • Reference Books: Hidden Treasures
  • Free Online Reference Tools
  • Emily's Top 10 Tips for Writing Papers
  • Jason's Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Brian's Best Citation Site
  • Search Engines Are Not Created Equal
• Finding Help When You Need It
  • Tutoring Is Not for Dummies (No Matter What Jason Says)
  • Making Group Work Work for You
  • Emily's Tips for Using Faculty Office Hours
• College: What to Expect
  • Whole New Words: Brian's Glossary of Terms Used in College
  • Sample Syllabi
  • Sample Assignments
  • Jason's 7 Tips for Balancing Work and Play