UNI 110: Critical Thinking and Inquiry
Research and Database Tutorials
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Introduction to ASU LibraryThis interactive tutorial introduces you to ASU Library as a whole, including the locations of libraries across ASU, the ASU Library website, and the best ways to get help when stuck.
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Choosing a Topic with Background ResearchThis tutorial will help you understand your assignment, find background information, and identify your specific topic.
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Understanding Research: The web and the libraryThis tutorial will teach you about the research process and provide an overview of web and library resources.
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Search strategies: Using keywords and search connectorsThis interactive tutorial goes over the basics about searching in Google and library databases, how to generate keywords relating to your research question or topic, and how to tailor your approach for database searches.
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Using library research databasesThis interactive tutorial reviews what library databases are, how to access library databases from the ASU Library website, how to determine the appropriate database based on your topic, and what search strategies to keep in mind.
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Peer-reviewed journal articlesThis tutorial focuses on what peer-reviewed journal articles consist of, what the process of peer-review means, how to find peer-reviewed articles on One Search, and how to verify articles with Ulrichsweb.
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Library One Search tipsheetThis PDF tipsheet offers 4 tips on getting started and searching with the ASU Library One Search, which searches across most of our physical and electronic materials.
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Academic Search Ultimate tipsheetThis PDF tipsheet offers 4 tips on getting started and searching with the multidisciplinary scholarly database, Academic Search Ultimate.
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Searching for Articles and SourcesThis tutorial covers key concepts such as related definitions, the information timeline, and evaluation strategies like SIFT and ACT UP. It also offers practical guidance on how to locate credible sources effectively.
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Evaluating SourcesThis tutorial explores effective evaluation methods that can be applied to various sources, whether they are found on the web or through the ASU Library.
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Citing Your SourcesThis tutorial emphasizes the importance of proper citation in both academic and professional works, introdcuing various citation styles and helpful tools to guide you through the process.
Academic Integrity Tutorials
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Academic IntegrityThis tutorial defines academic integrity, the importance of academic integrity in a community of learners, and resources or strategies that relate to academic integrity. This was updated to include the context of generative AI usage.
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Plagiarism AwarenessThis tutorial defines plagiarism and consequences of plagiarism, as well as strategies for avoiding inadvertent plagiarism. This was also updated to include information on plagiarism in the context of generative AI usage.