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Asynchronous Library Instruction: English

Asynchronous Library Instruction Modules for English courses

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Library Services Overview for ENGL 1711

1711

4. Use appropriate academic research techniques, including internet research and MLA citation methods.

An overview of OneSearch, library databases and catalog, inter-library loan, borrowing, library accounts, and getting help from a librarian. 

  • video tutorial (4 minutes)
  • reference/text version of video
  • short quiz

Searching Library Databases

1711 4. Use appropriate academic research techniques, including internet research and MLA citation methods.

A short introduction to searching library databases, including, developing keywords, using AND and OR, phrase searching, database limiters, and troubleshooting tips.

  • video tutorial (7 minutes)
  • reference/text version of video
  • short quiz
Resource Types 1711

3. Evaluate and synthesize material from diverse sources and points of view.

4. Use appropriate academic research techniques, including internet research and MLA citation methods.

7. Evaluate the credibility of secondary sources for validity and bias.

A broad overview of different resource types, including some discussion of vetting standards. Resource types include: books, editorials, magazines, news articles, peer-review, trade journals, white papers, datasets/information repositories, and reference materials.
  • PDF handout
  • short quiz

Ask a Librarian

Reference Department 
Email: librarians@saintpaul.edu 

Phone: 651.350.3217

24/7 Reference Chat