Below you'll find library video tutorials, handouts, research tutorials in Canvas and more.
Handouts and Tutorials
Handouts
These are electronic copies of the handouts available in the library:
Tutorials
The following online video tutorials will provide guidance on the research process:
- OneSearch in One Minute
- How to Choose a Research Question
- CQ Researcher
- Opposing Viewpoints
- Cite Sources in MLA Style, Including 8th Edition Updates
- Formatting Your Paper in MLA Style
ARC Library Research Tutorials in Canvas
Self-enroll in Library Research Tutorials through Canvas.
After logging in to Canvas, click on Enroll in Course. Each of the seven self-paced online modules takes 15 to 30 minutes to complete. You can do just a few, or all the modules. Students can get a certificate of completion for each module. Topics include:
Evaluating Information
LRCCD Information Evaluation Website: A website with resources, readings, and lesson ideas for evaluating information and spotting "fake news." Created by the LRCCD Librarians.
The following sites provide guidance on evaluating all types of information:
- ARC Library's How to Evaluate Information
- CRAAP Test from CSU, Chico
- Evaluating Information from Purdue University Libraries
- Evaluating Information from Indiana University Libraries
The following site lists evaluation criteria specifically for information found on the web:
- Evaluating Webpages from UC Berkeley
- Web Evaluation from Indiana University Libraries