ENG 130 - Writing and Critical Research - Writing, Composition, and Communications - Research Guides at Christian Brothers University

ENG 130 Library Session 1 - How to Use Various Tools in Research

Student Preparation Material before class

In-Class Handouts and Worksheets

Optional Review Content for after the Library Session

Assignment Calculator (from University of Minnesota)
Break down your class projects into manageable steps with this Assignment Calculator!
Time Management Calculator (from University of Illinois)
Figure out how you can manage your time more efficiently through this Time Management Calculator!
Video: Creating a Research Plan
Tutorial: Choosing a Topic
Video: How to Narrow Your Topic
Citation Creation
In this 5-minute video, learn about some of the various tools available to help you when creating your citations.
Citing Sources
See the full Citing Sources guide from Plough Library for in-depth information on how and why to cite your sources.
Tutorial: Academic Integrity
Video: Plagiarism
Tutorial: APA Citations (7th)
Tutorial: MLA 9th Edition Citation Style
Video: Turabian Citation Style 9th Ed.

Explore other pages on this guide to learn more about annotated bibliographies and rhetoric!

Student Preparation Material before class

In-Class Handouts and Worksheets

Optional Review Content for after the Library Session

Search Tips

How to Navigate Plough Library's Homepage
In this 7-minute video, learn more about the various features and resources available on the homepage for Plough Library.
Basic Search Using the Library Search Box
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn how to conduct a basic search using the library search box from Plough Library.
Advanced Search Using the Library Search Box
In this 2 1/2-minute video, learn more about how to perform advanced searches in the library search box.

Boolean Operators

Using the Boolean Operator AND in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator AND in your library searches to make your library searching more efficient.
Using the Boolean Operator OR in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator OR to broaden your library search results.
Using the Boolean Operator NOT in Library Searches
In this 2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator NOT to narrow your library searches.
Using the Boolean Modifier * (Asterisk) in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn more about the searching power that using the asterisk gives you in your library searches.
Using the Boolean Modifier " " (Quotation Marks) in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how quotation marks can help you when searching phrases in the library catalog.

Library Databases & Articles

Credo Reference
In this 5 1/2-minute video, learn about how Credo Reference can help you get a background understanding of your research topic before you begin more in-depth research on your topic.
Academic Search Part 1: Basic Search
In this 4 1/2-minute video, learn how to do a basic search in one of our general databases, Academic Search.
Academic Search Part 2: Tools to Use
In this 4-minute video, learn about some of the more advanced features of Academic Search, including tools available from within each article record.
Anatomy of a Journal Article

Review Crossword Puzzle

Student Preparation Material before class

In-Class Handouts and Worksheets

Optional Review Content for after the Library Session

How to Navigate Plough Library's Homepage
In this 7-minute video, learn more about the various features and resources available on the homepage for Plough Library.
Basic Search Using the Library Search Box
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn how to conduct a basic search using the library search box from Plough Library.
Advanced Search Using the Library Search Box
In this 2 1/2-minute video, learn more about how to perform advanced searches in the library search box.

Boolean Operators

Using the Boolean Operator AND in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator AND in your library searches to make your library searching more efficient.
Using the Boolean Operator OR in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator OR to broaden your library search results.
Using the Boolean Operator NOT in Library Searches
In this 2-minute video, learn about how to use the Boolean operator NOT to narrow your library searches.
Using the Boolean Modifier * (Asterisk) in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn more about the searching power that using the asterisk gives you in your library searches.
Using the Boolean Modifier " " (Quotation Marks) in Library Searches
In this 1 1/2-minute video, learn about how quotation marks can help you when searching phrases in the library catalog.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan
In this 5-minute video, learn how to obtain materials that are not in Plough Library's collection.

Library Databases & Articles

Credo Reference
In this 5 1/2-minute video, learn about how Credo Reference can help you get a background understanding of your research topic before you begin more in-depth research on your topic.
Academic Search Part 1: Basic Search
In this 4 1/2-minute video, learn how to do a basic search in one of our general databases, Academic Search.
Academic Search Part 2: Tools to Use
In this 4-minute video, learn about some of the more advanced features of Academic Search, including tools available from within each article record.
Anatomy of a Journal Article

Review Crossword Puzzle