General Guides to Research
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CSU Information Competence California State Universities
- As part of the CSU Information Competence initiatives, the Information
Competence site incorporates 10 tutorials with corresponding exercises.
Tutorials cover aspects of traditional research and evaluation as
well as emerging technologies and their accompanying social issues.
Although still under development, it is already exceptional and well
worth a look. One caveat: this site uses frames and does not provide
a link to a non-frame version. To take full advantage of the site
requires a browser that supports frames.
http://multiweb.lib.calpoly.edu/infocomp/modules/index.html
- Flyers Tutorial
University of Dayton
- The formatting of this online information guide is very simple
and attractive. Users can easily find a topic through the straightforward
menus. An Internet guide as well as a guide to the local library system
is included. The tutorial is interactive and quite detailed, including
steps for choosing a topic, finding web resources, and submitting
the final product. An online glossary is helpful.
http://www.udayton.edu/~library
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Jumpstart Mullins Library, University of Arkansas
- Jumpstart is a combination of information screens and guides to
the libraries at the University of Arkansas. Topics covered include
research tips, a guide to finding items in the library, an outline
of library services available, and the location of the departments
providing those services. Of particular interest is the Research Tips
section that guides students through the research process and its
accompanying quiz.
http://www.uark.edu/libinfo/refdept/instruction/index.html
- Library Explorer
University of Iowa
- This is a frames-based library guide. One nice feature is the easily-accessible
glossary which includes many acronyms. The index and table of contents
is especially well-done and provides ready access to topics. Unfortunately,
there are only three chapters and the users is left at the point where
material is to be located. Hopefully, more chapters giving later stages
in the search process will be added.
http://www1.arcade.uiowa.edu/libexp
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Library Research: A Hypertext Guide Cornell University
- The workshop at this site is a basic, straightforward series of
descriptions with some practice searching the Web. The seven sections
are: What is the Internet, What is the World Wide Web, Using your
Browser, Browsing the Web, Understanding URL's, Searching the Web,
and, last, an eleven question Internet Quiz with links to the answers.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/okuref/research/tutorial.html
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Library Research Outline Rutgers University
- A simple and easy to use menu leads the user to more detailed information
on the specific topics covered. The section on evaluating information
sources is very helpful and divides the topic into initial appraisal
and content analysis. This section also deals with types of periodicals
in a clear and concise manner.
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rulib/abtlib/camlib/libres.html
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Library Tutor University of Northern Colorado
- A tutorial that is designed to help a patron become familiar with
library research on particular topics. A step by step guide to their
own system and uses of the world wide web are covered. One technical
note, the page uses frames and Netscape 3 or higher, however, the
tutorial provides a link so users can view the information without
frames or a higher version of Netscape.
http://www.univnorthco.edu/library/libtutor/libtutor.htm
- NMSU Library
Shortcuts New Mexico State University
- This is a creative and comprehensive tutorial. Pages are clear and
concise and links are easy to follow. There is a Shortcuts Express
Homepage for users who are in a hurry, which includes Understanding
call numbers, Getting started doing research and Finding books by
doing a keyword search in OLE, the online catalog. This last section
includes a brief, interactive keyword quiz. The remaining categories
include How to Use NMSU Shortcuts, an Electronic Tour of the library,
the Electronic Circulation Desk, how to Find Books in the NMSU Library,
Using the Internet (WWW) to do Research, Get Started Doing Research
and Frequently Asked Questions about NMSU Library.
http://lib.NMSU.EDU/projects/tutorial
- Online Library
Learning Center University System of Georgia
- This is a joint effort of several libraries in the University System
of Georgia. This site provides tutorials on the following: the nature
of information, how information about a topic develops and grows,
and how understanding this can help you with your research; developing
a research question and understanding the research process; identifying
the needed research tools for your task; the physical library —
how it's organized; databases and catalogs — how they work; using
GALILEO for locating periodical articles and other materials; using
GIL for finding books and other library materials; tips for searching
the Internet; copyright, style manuals and citing sources; evaluating
sources;and information for Distance Education Students. http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills
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Research Nueva School
- An easy to read tutorial on how to use the Web as a research tool.
Though written as a guide for grades pre-K-8, this tutorial is suitable
for anyone needing a basic guide on doing research using the Web.
Included are descriptions of various search engines and when to use
a particular engine in favor of another. Also available is an interactive
form for developing citations in MLA style. Follow the simple instructions
and be rewarded with an MLA citation which you can then cut and paste
onto a word processed document.
http://www.nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us/~debbie/library/research/research.html
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The Research Center Houston Community College System
Libraries
- This online guide to using libraries covers such topics as "steps
in the research process" and "interpreting citations". Instructions
are easy to follow; pages have a lot of white space. Other interesting
pages from this library are under An
Introduction to the Internet; which provides a concise introduction
to use of the Internet; and The
Library Instruction Page which has several guides to finding materials
and writing papers.
http://www.hccs.cc.tx.us/system/library/Center.html
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Tutorials Queen's University Library
- There are links to several tutorials on this page, including a
section on how to design a tutorial. One example is "Finding a Periodical
in the Library", uses small pictures of screens to guide the patron
through the process. This step-by-step guide is easy to understand,
and would be useful to anyone with this type of system.
http://stauffer.queensu.ca/inforef/tutorials/cla/clahome.htm
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Using Call Numbers Western Connecticut State University
- A nice tutorial about call numbers. Offers good examples and exercises
using LC Classification, Dewey, and SuDOC systems. Highly recommended.
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/library/using_call_numbers.html
- Welcome
to the Searching Page Valdosta State University
- The site deals with concept searching as opposed to subject searching
which is an interesting twist. It describes searching techniques at
Valdosta and using the world wide web and allows you to practice exercises.
Emphasis is placed on developing a concept and theme over subjects
or straight subject headings. A creative page but graphic intense
and slower to load.
http://www.valdosta.edu/~dsdavis/main.htm
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