Research Tutorials

These are electronic copies of the handouts available in the library:

• Library Research Tips (PDF)
• Research Strategies/Basic Search Techniques (PDF)

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:

1. What is Research
2. Getting Started with Research
3. OneSearch Basics
4. Evaluating and Selecting Sources
5. Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing Sources
6. MLA Style for Community College Researchers
7. APA Style for Community College Researchers

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