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T	TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Pre-Test -- (Please take prior to using the tutorial) Post-Test -- (Please take after using the tutorial) Extended Post-Test -- (Please take at the end of the term in which you had a library instruction session)

1	GETTING STARTED
Identifying the purpose of the assignment The topic of the paper Size and scope of paper Point of view: Subjective or objective Focusing the topic Who, what, when, where, why, how List of synonyms, alternate keyword
Module 1 Quiz
2	PERFORMING RESEARCH
Performing Research Organizing Information Sources Primary vs. Secondary resources Historical vs. Current resources Classification systems Library of Congress (LC) Dewey Decimal Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) Local None Books Reference Sources Periodicals: Newspapers, Journals, Magazines Scholarly vs. Popular vs. Trade The Internet Electronic resources vs. the Internet Electronic resources:databases,catalogs and E-Journals Searching Assistance Terms: Keyword, Subject, narrowing/limiting Boolean Operators and wildcard
Module 2 Quiz
3	USING RESEARCH
Evaluating Resources Authority Accuracy Relevancy Purpose Being aware of Bias Review Citing Sources Avoiding plagiarism Understanding Copyright Laws About Citations Choose a Citation Style (MLA, APA, etc.) Citing emails and interviews Creating an Annotated Bibliography
Module 3 Quiz
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i	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Glossary of Terms Where to go for extra help: Library contact information Some important tips Sample reference books Links to useful websites

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