Managing your Information Needs
The library offers a dynamic Information Literacy Instruction Program to help students manage their information needs. Through this program students will learn to access, search for, evaluate, and properly cite information for assignments and projects involving research, using a variety of information formats, both traditional and online. Students taking English 099, 100, 101, or 102 automatically receive information literacy instruction. Instruction is available in other courses at the request of faculty. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from library staff at any time with their information needs. Below are links to handouts and online instruction resources.
English 101 | English 102 | General Information and Handouts | Avoiding Plagiarism
English 101
Students: Please printout and staple together each of the following handouts for both sessions to refer to as you view the online sessions assigned by your instructor.
It is essential that you view the videos associated with Sessions 1 and 2 and complete the LIBROS tutorial, Academic Search Premier Tutorial, and Expanded Academic ASAP exercise prior to the librarian's scheduled visit to the classroom.
If you have questions about the sessions or the tutorials, please come by or contact the library for assistance.
Session 1 - Information Literacy Session 1 Video
Information Literacy Session 1 Handouts
LIBROS tutorial
Academic Search Complete Tutorial
Expanded Academic ASAP Exercise
Session 1 Powerpoint Slides (optional)
Session 2- Information Literacy Session 2 Video
Information Literacy Session 2 Handouts
Annotated Bibliography Guide (live classes only)
Session 2 Powerpoint Slides (optional)
MLA Style Bibliographic Citation Guide
English 102 - Research Projects
Eng 102 WebCT Students: Please view the online video listed below. Also, printout and staple together each of the following handouts to refer to as you view the online video.
Hamlet Research Project Instruction Video
Hamlet Powerpoint Presentation handout
Hamlet Project Search Guide
MLA Style Bibliographic Citation Guide
Eng 102 - Spring 2013 - Dr. Marsee's Section: Please printout and staple together each of the following handouts to refer to during Mr. Davies' visit to your class. It is not necessary that you view the online video unless you are absent the day of the classroom visit or unless you just want to for reinforcement.
English 102 Information Literacy Session Video
Research Project PowerPoint Presentation Handout
Research Project Search Guide
MLA Style Bibliographic Citation Guide
Eng 102 - Spring 2013 - Chris Strauss's Section: Please printout and staple together each of the following handouts to refer to during Mr. Davies' visit to your class. It is not necessary that you view the online video unless you are absent the day of the classroom visit or unless you just want to for reinforcement.
English 102 Information Literacy Session Video
Research Project PowerPoint Presentation Handout
Research Project Search Guide
MLA Style Bibliographic Citation Guide
General Information and Handouts
Avoiding Plagiarism
Boolean Operators
Common Types of Online Searches
Search Strategy Worksheet
E-book Search Guide (Ebrary)
Library of Congress Classification Guide
MLA Style Bibliographic Citation Guide