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Library Tutorials

Our step-by-step tutorials walk you through the library’s key resources and information literacy essentials to help you find, evaluate, and use information for your research at any skill level.

Library Tutorials

Start building your research skills today with our step-by-step information literacy tutorials.

Start Your Research (SYR)

4 Self-Paced Modules | Time to complete: Under 1 hour | No login required

Confidently start any research project by learning how to break down your prompt, pick a research topic, and find sources using Library tools. This tutorial covers strategies for narrowing a broad subject into a manageable question and walks you through how to identify which databases are best for specific disciplines. You will also learn how to use advanced search filters to locate peer-reviewed articles, books, and primary sources more efficiently.

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Exploring Academic Integrity (EAI)

5 Self-Paced Modules | Time to Complete: Just over 1 hour | No login required

Complete your work honestly and responsibly by learning the fundamentals of academic integrity. This tutorial explains the foundations of citation and attribution and help you to avoid plagiarism. You will also learn about copyright basics and how to apply fair use principles to the materials you use in your own projects.

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Introduction to Literature Reviews (ILR)

1 Self-Paced Module | Time to Complete: 20 minutes | No login required

Confidently approach your next project by learning the fundamentals of researching and writing a literature review. This tutorial defines the purpose of a literature review and covers strategies for searching, organizing sources, and taking notes. You will also learn how to synthesize your research to identify themes and gaps in the existing scholarly conversation.

Complete the ILR Tutorial
Video Tutorials

Check out our YouTube channel for quick video tutorials on library resources and research techniques.