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The Literature Review more information
Comprehensive guide for graduate students in the social sciences on researching and writing literature reviews. Topics covered include locating background information, the components of the literature review, the initial steps of a literature review, critical analysis guidelines and recommended research resources. Keywords: RefWorks, study carrels, dissertations, theses, UA Code of Conduct, Code of Academic Integrity
Database Basics for History Students more information
Teaches history students how to locate databases from the UA Library Catalog and how to select which databases are most appropriate for a particular research need. Keywords: fundamental skill, full text searching
Frankenstein and Mary Shelley more information
Guide including database suggestions and basic information on accessing articles on Mary Shelley and Frankenstein are provided. Keywords: Library catalog, Finding research articles, literature, sample essays, example assignments, my hideous progeny, Academic Search Complete, ASC, literature resource center, EBSCO, English composition
Using the Bibliography of Asian Studies more information
In this tutorial, you will learn how to find articles using the Bibliography of Asian Studies. Keywords: Asia, asian, bibliography asian studies, china
Finding Films, Videos, and DVDs more information
Learn how to find videos in the library, including various physical formats as well as streaming video databases. Keywords: media, UA Library Catalog, OPAC, audio visual, AV Materials, VHS, streaming video, movies, limit search, refine search results, foreign language films
Searching the Library Catalog more information
This interactive tutorial provides students with step by step instructions on using the UA Library Catalog to locate a variety of materials. Skills taught include using keywords, finding books, conducting phrase, author and incomplete citation searches; finding journal articles, book chapters and book illustrations. Keywords: QuickHelp, side by side, OPAC, Boolean operators, keyword searching, activities
Reading a UAL Special Collections Record more information
This interactive tutorial provides students with step by step instructions on the process of locating special collections materials from the UA Library Catalog, interpreting item catalog records and using finding aids. Keywords: QuickHelp, side by side, OPAC, archives, rare books, bibliographic records
Searching the Library Catalog more information
This interactive tutorial provides students with step by step instructions on using the UA Library Catalog to locate a variety of materials. Skills taught include using keywords, finding books, conducting phrase, author and incomplete citation searches; finding journal articles, book chapters and book illustrations. Keywords: QuickHelp, side by side, OPAC, Boolean operators, keyword searching, activities
Searching the Library Catalog more information
This interactive tutorial provides students with step by step instructions on using the UA Library Catalog to locate a variety of materials. Skills taught include using keywords, finding books, conducting phrase, author and incomplete citation searches; finding journal articles, book chapters and book illustrations. Keywords: QuickHelp, side by side, OPAC, Boolean operators, keyword searching, activities
Guide to World Shakespeare Bibliography Online more information
This guide provides students with instructions, hints, and tips on using the World Shakespeare Bibliography Online. Content includes an explanation of database features, how to browse/ search effectively, and retrieval options. Keywords: Shakespeare Quarterly, poetry, playwrights, theater, creative writing