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Using the Library
Features of the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot [flash]
Learn more about how to use the many features of the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot catalog to find and use information.
Running Time: 9:10
Interlibrary Loan Top 10 [flash]
The top 10 things to know about Interlibrary Loan
Running Time: 4:32
My ILL Request [flash]
Learn how to view and manage your Interlibrary Loan materials (including online renewals) by accessing My ILL Request.
Running Time: 2:26
Requesting an Article [flash]
Learn how to request an article not available in our library. Typical delivery time is 3-5 days.
Running Time: 2:42
UC-eLinks [html]
A starting guide for using UC-eLinks
VPN Connect from Off Campus [flash]
Learn about the VPN and how to set it up on your computer for off campus access.
Running Time: 2:26

General Research
About Google Scholar [html]
Google Scholar is a search engine which provides access to resources across a range of subjects.
Critical Evaluation of Resources [html]
How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research?
Empirical Studies [flash]
Learn how to find empirical studies in PsycInfo by viewing this tutorial.
Running Time: 2:26
Guide to Alexa [html]
Alexa.com is a website information service hosted by Amazon.com.
How to Avoid Plagiarism: Real Life Examples [flash]
Watch this entertaining set of movies to gain an understanding of plagiarism and how to best avoid risking your academic integrity. By the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers.
How to Avoid Plagiarism: The Cite is Right Quiz Show [flash]
Watch this entertaining set of movies to gain an understanding of plagiarism and how to best avoid risking your academic integrity. By the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers.
How to Avoid Plagiarism: What is Plagiarism? [flash]
Watch this entertaining set of movies to gain an understanding of plagiarism and how to best avoid risking your academic integrity. By the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers.
Scholarly vs. Popular [html]
This guide will help you evaluate the articles you find and plan to use.
Search Engines [html]
A list of useful search engines

Writing 10
Introduction: Recipe for Research Success [flash]
Welcome to the tutorials series.
Running Time: 1:35
Module 1: Plan for Success [flash]
Determining a Manageable Information Topic
Examine your topic. Do you need to narrow or expand it?
Running Time: 3:50
Module 2: Choose Your Ingredients [flash]
Identifying Key Concepts and Terms
Identify the key concepts in your topic. Brainstorm related terms for those key concepts.
Running Time: 2:34
Module 3: Where to Shop? Where to Search? [flash]
Select Valuable Search Tools
Examine the "Databases & Articles" page to find appropriate search tools for your topic.
Running Time: 6:19
Module 4: Start to Shop and Search  [flash]
Utilize Effective Search Strategies
Revisit your search terms and use them in an appropriate database.
Running Time: 7:28
Module 5: Investigate and Evaluate [flash]
Review Search Results
Examine search results and abstracts to find relevant materials.
Running Time: 6:24
Module 6: Premium/High Quality Ingredients & Sources [flash]
Distinguish Between Scholarly and Popular Articles
Determine if the materials you find are scholarly or popular. Find appropriate materials based on your assignment criteria.
Running Time: 5:15
Module 7: Buy It/Get It [flash]
Retrieve Needed Resources
Download and/or Request the materials you need.
Running Time: 5:17
Module 8: Serve it in Style [flash]
Gather Information & Use it Ethically
While finding materials, keep track of your citations so you can create an accurate bibliography.
Running Time: 6:43

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