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Online Library Tutorials & Modules

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Navigating the Web Module

(requires Flash Player)
This module (6 minutes, 15 seconds), with optional 10 question quiz, investigates whether freely available websites are appropriate for assignments as well as describes website evaluation tips, fee based websites, and another type of online information resource: the Minnesota State Mankato Library Services website.

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*The text version of the modules contain transcripts and screenshots of each module. The online quiz is not included in the text version.

Identifying Scholarly Information

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This module (5 minutes, 30 seconds), with optional 10 question quiz, examines scholarly information and its importance for college-level assignments.  The module defines peer reviewed information and provides tips to differentiate scholarly journal articles from popular magazines and newspapers.

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*The text version of the modules contain transcripts and screenshots of each module. The online quiz is not included in the text version.

Narrowing Search Results

(requires Windows Media Player)
Are you finding too much information? This module (1 minute, 50 seconds) explains how to use the word AND to modify search terms and reduce the number of results.

Expanding Search Results

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Are you not finding enough information?  This module (1 minute, 42 seconds) explains how to use the word OR to modify search terms and bring back more results.

Removing Words from Your Results

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Are you finding information you don't want?  This module (1 minute, 40 seconds) explains how to use the word NOT to remove search terms from your results.

Library Research Course Videos

Dental Hygiene Research Orientation
Family Consumer Science 440
Nursing Graduate Orientation
Political Science 628: Public Management

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