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ASU Library LibLessons are digital credentials that allow faculty to integrate library tutorials into their classes.

Overview of Using Keywords and Search Connectors

Description: Welcome to the Using Keywords and Search Connectors tutorial! Keywords and search connectors are essential to effective database searches. This tutorial teaches you the basics about searching in Google and databases and how to tailor your approach for database searches.

Learning Objectives students will learn in this tutorial:

  1. Identify the differences between Google and library database search engines.
  2. Define keywords and explain their importance in database searches.
  3. Develop keywords and refine your topic based on what you learn.
  4. Explain the importance of search connectors and differentiate between the three most commonly used.
  5. Recall what resources and services are available on the ASU website for support, such as library guides and Ask a Librarian.

Adding LibLessons to your course

To add to your class, follow the steps below.

  1. Go to assignment, Create new.
  2. Assignment name
    • Using Keywords and Search Connectors Credential Assignment
  3. Add the following text as the description:
    • For this assignment, you will be required to complete the Using Keywords and Search Connectors LibLesson, developed by the ASU Library! In this tutorial, you will learn the basics about searching in Google and databases and how to tailor your approach for database searches. Completing this assignment will take approximately 30 minutes, not including the wait for the email notification.
    • To complete the assignment, you will need to:
      1. Self-enroll in the course using this link: https://canvas.asu.edu/enroll/4G9G77
      2. Complete the modules.
      3. Complete the quiz with a 90% or higher.
      4. Check your ASUrite email for the credential award notification. The email take up to 2 hours.
        • Once the credential is awarded, it will appear in your list of credentials below.
      5. Click the submit button next to the credential required for the assignment.
  4. Display grade as Complete/Incomplete or as Points depending on how you wish to grade the assignment.
  5. Submission type 'External Tool' 
  6. Under External Tool Options select 'Find'
    • Select the CredID Tool from the list.
  7. Save.

After students submit their credential, you will want to verify that it is correct. The image below is what the credential will look like in the Canvas Speed Grader tool. The two blue markers indicate where you will find the student's identification information.

  1. On the credential, the students ASUrite email will be listed here.
  2. In the Speed Grader tool, that students name will be listed here.

 Note: The example is from the LibLesson: Searching for Articles and Sources credential.

A view of a credential in the Canvas Speed Grader tool with a number one and two points to the location where the students name is located.