Tutorials for Asynchronous Online Classes - English 102: College Writing (Prof. Annucci) - Online Class - Research, Citation, & Class Guides at University of Wisconsin Whitewater

English 102 Library Tutorials for Asynchronous Online Classes

Unless directed otherwise by your instructor, take all of these tutorials in the order shown below.

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Tutorial 1: Library Tour (Whitewater Campus)
Learn about:
1. Andersen Library study spaces for groups and individuals
2. Equipment to aid your studies
3. Where and how to receive the research help you need
Tutorial 2: Planning Your Research Process
Start planning your research project for this class. Includes steps to start you out. For English 102 students.
Tutorial 3: Research@UWW: Discover the Possibilities (Asynchronous version)
Learn to:
1. Use the library catalog (Research@UWW) to find books, videos, articles, and more
2. Borrow physical items from within UW-Whitewater
3. Get items from other UW System libraries and beyond
Tutorial 4: Searching Strategically in Databases & Beyond (Asynchronous version)
Learn to:
1. Differentiate between the visible and invisible web
2. Understand the value of researching in library databases (collections)
3. Identify appropriate library databases
4. Search databases effectively and efficiently
5. Get full text sources
Tutorial 5: Scholarship as Conversation
Learn to:
1. Understand how scholarly conversations are similar and different from other kinds of conversations
2. Discover and understand the history of scholarly conversations
3. Find more recent contributions to a scholarly conversation
Tutorial 6: Cut & Paste Doesn't Cut It: Using & Citing Sources
Learn to:
1. Define basic terminology associated with plagiarism and citing sources
2. Identify what is and isn’t plagiarism
3. Demonstrate when and how to give credit to the words and ideas of others
Tutorial 7: MLA Citation
Learn to:
1. Understand the basic structure and purpose of using MLA style citations in your assignments
2. Complete basic citations in MLA style
Tutorial 7: APA Citation
Learn to:
1. Understand the basic structure and purpose of using APA style citations in your assignments
2. Complete basic citations in APA style
Tutorial 8: Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
Learn to:
1. Identify the characteristics of different parts of a scholarly journal article
2. Understand what parts to read to access certain types of information
3. Understand the essence a peer reviewed article

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English 102 Library Tutorials for Asynchronous Online Classes