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Tutorials

The videos on this page have been selected or created by librarians to introduce you to research skills and tools you may need to do your assignments at Harper. 

Faculty: We have more online learning materials you can use in your classes on our Library and Information Literacy Guide.

Introduction/Getting Started

• Top 5 Ways the Harper Library Can Help You Succeed
• Research Assistance at the Harper College Library
• How to Make an Appointment with a Harper Librarian
• Logging in to Harper Resources
• Finding Databases at the Harper College Library

Research Skills

• Using Keywords to Search
• Peer Review in 3 Minutes
• Limiting to Scholarly Articles in Library Databases
• Evaluating Information Sources Using TRAAP

Using Tools

• One Search Basics
• Academic Search Complete
• Artstor
• CINAHL - Basic Searching
• CINAHL - Advanced Searching
• CQ Researcher
• DSM-5
• ERIC (Education)
• Issues & Controversies
• JSTOR
• MLA Handbook Plus

Citing/Plagiarism

• Getting Citations from Library Databases
• Understanding Plagiarism at Harper
  • Plagiarism Quiz

Technology Help

• Setting Up Your Verizon Hotspot
• Getting Started with Your Chromebook
• Microsoft Apps and Chromebooks

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