INFO 1001

Introduction to the Library

• MCC Library Services (an introduction)

Database Tutorials

What are Databases?

• What Are Databases & Why You Need Them (2:34 min.)

Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost)

• Using the Result List (3:39 min.)
• Reading an Article (2:07 min.)

EBSCO's Discovery Service

• Improving Your Search Results (3013 min.)

Nexis Uni

• Nexis Uni™: How to Search from the Home Page (3:02 min.)

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

• Where to Start When You Need a Research Topic (4:46 min.)

Finding Sources

• How to Determine the Extent of Information Needed [Prezi presentation by Carrie Moran, University of Central Florida Libraries]
• The Boolean Machine - Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to connect your search terms.

Evaluating Sources

• Evaluating Sources [PDF, 458 KB]
• Web Search Engines vs. Research Databases [PDF, 291 KB]

Citing Sources

• NoodleTools Express: MLA
• Guide to Using NoodleTools Express [PDF, 815 KB]