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Information Literacy and Research HowTos


In this column are skills that Otis students need to master:	Pick an OPTION: Then complete ALL the tutorials in that column.
	Option 1: Simple Guides to Read	Option 2: Movies or Interactive Tutorials

What is Info Lit?	Information Competency at Otis Introduction to Information Literacy from the Association of College & Research Libraries	Otis YouTube Video: What is Information Literacy?

Know the Otis Library	About the Library About Call Numbers	Quick Library Tour (5 min. YouTube video)

The Research Process	Concept Mapping Example of How to Begin Researching a Topic How to Clarify Your Topic How to Broaden or Narrow Your Topic	Doing Research: An Introduction to the Concepts of Online Searching from University of Illinois Map Your Topic from Queensland University of Technology Research Paper Calculator from Tufts University Stages of the Research Process from Humbolt State University

Finding Articles in Online Subscription Databases	Finding Articles in Periodicals About Periodical Indexes About Databases About Keyword Searching	Databases! from USF Tampa Library YouTube video about "Library Guy" who shows up in the nick of time to tell you the secrets of the internet, namely Databases.

Choosing Appropriate Databases for Specific Research Needs	How to Clarify Your Topic Guide to Using Art FT PDF from Wilson Web	"Seeking Information" Tutorial (5 min. Flash animation) from University of Colorado Choosing a Database short Flash tutorial from University of Colorado

Identifying Types of Information	Types of Information Primary and Secondary Sources	Identify Your Sources with Dr. Giuntini Why Can't I Just Google? What Makes a Journal Scholarly interactive tutorial with quizzes from Rutgers University Peer Review in 5 Minutes - video by North Carolina State University Libraries

Evaluating Sources	Criteria for Evaluating Information CRAP Detection	Evaluating Information In-depth interactive tutorial with quizzes from University of Newcastle Credible Sources Count! 10 minute animated interactive tutorial from Acadia University

Using Search Engines and Searching the Web	About Web Search Engines	Searching Effectively Using Truncation interactive tutorial from Colorado State University Searching With Success 10 minutes animated interactive tutorial from Acadia University. How to Search the Web cute 5 minute animated movie from Colorado State University

Using Boolean Logic	Boolean Logic (advanced searching)	Boolean Operators Video 3 minute YouTube Video explaining the concept Search Query Magnets Practice using virtual refrigerator magnets from Utah State. Using AND, OR, and NOT interactive tutorial from Colorado State

Analyzing Mass Media	Mass Media Facts & Strategies	The Information Cycle 10 minute movie tutorial from Penn State

Using Information Ethically	Citing Sources Copyright / Intellectual Property Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It	Copyright Basics Video How to Avoid Plagiarism Outstanding Flash movie tutorials from Rutgar's University You Quote It, You Note It! Bruin Success with Less Stress Copyright and Creative Commons Flash Movies