Finding, Evaluating, and Using Resources
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Basic Help in Searching Library Databases
Library Search - basic wiki guide on searching databases for books, journals, etc. from WSU Libraries.
Detailed Search Strategies and Tutorials
The following are links to HTML or Flash-based tutorials:
Griffin tutorial (Library catalog)
Using ProQuest to Find Newspapers
Using ProQuest to Find Scholarly Articles
NetLibrary Tutorial (electronic books)
Online Resources ("handouts") by the WSU Libraries
Click here to access a list of resources covering such topics as:
- Effective Library Assignments - Processes
- Effective Library Assignments - Questions
- Effective Library Assignments - Tips
- Evaluating Information Sources Worksheet
- How to Read an Article in the Social Sciences
- Investigating Search Engines
- Web Search Tools
- Keyword Search Strategy
- Types of Periodicals
Click here for a list of database-specific resource guides.
- Handouts on searching PubMed, Social Science Citation Index, Web of Science, Choices 3, and other specialized subscription databases.
Click here for a links to handouts on searching Academic Disciplines written by WSU Librarians.
- Many detailed topical guides on the academic disciplines and other areas of study such as: Academic Disciplines, Advertising Research & Resources, Bilingual, Multilingual, and ESL Education, Chicana, Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Resources, Children's Literature, Country Research, Curriculum Development, English and American Literature, International Business, Mechanical Engineering, Patents, Psychology, Religion, Selecting a Journal for the Submission of Your Manuscript, Tests and Measurements, Women's Studies Resources at WSU Libraries, World Civilizations - Selected Encyclopedias in Holland Library AND MORE......
General Information Literacy Tutorials
Click here for links to online tutorials on these topics:
- Basic Timeline for Information
- Citation Style Guides
- Popular Vs Scholary Information
- Types of Reference Information
- Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT)