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Subject-Specific Citation Guide more information
This guide provides examples of citing sources in MLA style across a variety of formats. Links to an interactive tutorial provides students with practice and feedback on using MLS to cite. This guide also links to resources with additional information and examples. Keywords: ASC, APA, Turabian, Chicago Style, documenting sources, citing government documents, APSA, ASA, AIP, ASM, AMA, AMS, Legal Citation, IEEE Standards Manual, AAA, ACE
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database more information
Learn the skills needed to search the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database. When students have completed the tutorial, they will know how to search the database and limit results using modifiers, such as locating award-winning literature. This tutorial requires a JavaScript enabled browser.
Limiting a Search for Special Collections Materials more information
This document shows you the steps for limiting a search to items including manuscripts and photographs held in Special Collections. Keywords: special collections, archives, rare books, photography, manuscript, photographs
Finding Maps more information
Guide to finding maps by searching, browsing, and limiting by format in the UA Library Catalog. Includes links to more information about geospatial data, GIS and searching for specific types of map resources. Keywords: limit search, refine search results, maps, GIS, topographic, geospatial data, aerial photographs, aeronautical charts
How to Read Call Numbers more information
Navigate physical library collections with this guide to reading Library of Congress Call Numbers. Keywords: LOC, finding books, locating materials, stacks
Chicago Manual of Style Guide more information
This guide provides examples of how to use Chicago Citation Style across a variety of formats. Provides links to outside resources with further information and examples. Keywords: fundamental skill, citing, MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, RefWorks, references
Citation Guide more information
This guide provides examples of how to use APA, MLA, and Chicago Citation Styles and subject-specific citation styles. Also provides formatting and submission guides for UA dissertations and theses, and links to popular citation management software. Keywords: citing sources, fundamental skill, RefWorks, references, EndNote Web, Zotero, EasyBib, Landmark's Citation Machine
Finding Dissertations and Theses more information
Learn how to find and access UA and non-UA dissertations. Keywords: interlibrary loan, ProQuest, UMI Dissertation Express
Evaluating Information on the Web more information
Guide to spotting inaccurate information on the internet and a list of criteria to look for before using internet resources for assignments. Keywords: fundamental skill, evaluation, source assessment, source reliability, authoritative sources, internet research, objectivity, currency, coverage, website quality||internet research, online resources
Fair Use and Copyright in Instruction (Flash) more information
This interactive tutorial provides a general overview of the copyright and fair use law relevant to instruction. Content includes explanations and scenarios involving the four consideration factors of Fair Use, suggestions on avoiding infringement, a fair use checklist and an instantly assessed quiz. This is the Flash version. Keywords: faculty, fair use, section 107, copyright law, Office of Copyright Management and Scholarly Communication
