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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

• 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. Keywords: books, Library, English composition, writing program

• Locating Manuscripts in Special Collections 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: finding aids, archives, rare books, primary sources

• Reference USA more information

  This tutorial will introduce you to the different search capabilities of Reference USA.