Online Tutorials

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• Using Super Search
  • Find articles quickly and easily with Super Search, a service that allows you to search multiple research databases at once. (3 minutes)
• What is a Citation?
  • Need to know how to cite your sources for a research paper? Learn why citing your sources is important and what information you need to get started. (14 minutes)
• MLA Citation Style
  • Learn how to create your list of references, your in-text citations, and how to format your paper. (10 minutes)  
• Library Databases: Your Gateway to Quality Information
  • Learn about the differences between websites and library databases, including how to select reputable sources for your research. (8 minutes)
• Databases 101 
  • Learn the basics of searching library online databases. (9 minutes)
• Scholarly vs. Popular Periodicals
  • Does your instructor want you to use scholarly, peer-reviewed, or academic journal articles? Find out what she/he means. (10 minutes)
• Finding Articles Written by a Nurse
  • This tutorial will show you the fastest way to find an article written by a nurse and give you resources for further research. (2 minutes)