Library Tutorials + Modules

Avoiding Plagiarism Learning module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to

• Describe why plagiarism awareness is important
• Identify and define different types of plagiarism
• Explain how to prevent plagiarism

Text, videos and quiz - completion 40-50 minutes

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Don't Lose "Cite" of Avoiding Plagiarism Video - opens in a new window

Description: This short video defines plagiarism, describes some common forms of plagiarism and how to avoid it. (3 min 49 sec).

Copyright Module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Explain copyright and its importance.
• Identify and explain public domain.
• Describe the fair dealing exception.
• Explain creative commons.

Completion time: 20-30 minutes

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Copyright for Students Video - opens in new window

Description: This short video describes what copyright is, as well as what things are/aren't covered by copyright. (3 min 50 sec).

APA Style Learning Module - Opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• explain why it is important to document sources
• describe different types of commonly used citation styles
• know how to construct and use citations in your own work.

Text, video and quiz - completion 40-50 minutes

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Where, Why and When of Citing Video - opens in a new window

Description: An introductory tutorial video for Niagara College students on the importance of citing. Video length: 3:24

Copy Link: https://youtu.be/bSDpIvw_zqg

MS Stream Link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/4855606a-acd9-44a8-ac7c-dd5ca269414b

IEEE Style Learning Module - Opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• explain why it is important to document sources
• describe different types of commonly used citation styles
• know how to construct and use citations in your own work.

Completion time: 30-40 minutes

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Where, Why and When of Citing Video - opens in a new window

Description: An introductory tutorial video for Niagara College students on the importance of citing. Video length: 3:24

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MS Stream Link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/4855606a-acd9-44a8-ac7c-dd5ca269414b

Generating Search Terms Learning Module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to

• Describe why creating good search terms is important
• Identify different strategies for creating good search terms

Text, video clips and quiz - completion 10-15 minutes

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Generating Search Terms Video - opens in a new window

Description: This playlist of video clips explains why good search terms are important and shows several approaches for creating them. (playlist total 3 min 49 sec).

Developing a Research Topic Learning module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to

• identify some goals to keep in mind as you choose a topic
• choose an approach to further develop, broaden or narrow your topic
• look for some resources to get you started.

Text, video clips and quiz - completion 10-15 minutes

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Developing a Research Topic Video - opens in a new window

Description: This playlist of video clips will help you choose, broaden and narrow your research topic, and will suggest some resources to get you started (playlist total 5:45).

Evaluating Internet Sources & Fake News Learning module - opens in a new window

Description: This module will help college students evaluate internet sources and recognize fake news.

Text, video clips and quiz - completion 15-20 minutes

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Evaluating Internet Sources & Fake News Video - opens in a new window

Description: This playlist of video clips will help college students evaluate internet sources and recognize fake news. (playlist total 7 min 42 sec).

Primary and Secondary Sources Learning Module - opens in a new window

Description: This module will help you to distinguish between primary and secondary sources and to use them appropriately in your research.

Text, video and quiz - completion 10-15 minutes

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 https://nclibraries.libwizard.com/f/primarysecondary

Primary and Secondary Sources Video - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial video will help you to distinguish between primary and secondary sources and to use them appropriately in your research. (4 min 47 sec).

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/148c2301-43ae-4d43-9442-2d508039d5dc

Top Ten Library Supports for Success Learning Module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Identify and locate the tools and services available from ncLibraries.
• Set your personal academic integrity and ethical research goals.
• Access the library tools and services and select the one that best suits your current need.

Text, video and quiz - completion 15-20 minutes

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How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles? - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial video will show you what peer-reviewed articles are and how to find them easily using NC Libraries Everything Search box. (2:12)

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/3d551315-aeb5-439f-8c87-d5688d55def0

Understanding Your Assignment Learning module - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial will help you better understand an assignment by deconstructing it to its basic parts. This tutorial will also help you identify appropriate resources to successfully complete an assignment.

Text, videos and quiz - completion 10-15 minutes

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Understanding Your Assignment - opens in a new window

Description: Learn how to interpret college assignments. (5 min 36 sec).

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/80899284-eb6e-41a1-9b06-5f7a146a3c97

What is a Database? Module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Define what a library database is.
• List ways of how to access the library databases on the library's website.
• Articulate the benefits of using a library database when completing your research.

Text, video and quiz - completion 10-20 minutes

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What is a Library Database? Video - opens in a new window

Description: This instructional video covers what a library database is, how to access a library database, and why you might want to use a library database to conduct research for school assignments (5 min 12 sec).

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/170d349b-6174-45d3-a732-e617e81e3637

3 Minutes to Research! - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial video will show you a quick way to get started with your research assignment by using the "Search Everything" box on the Niagara College Library website. (2:42)

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Internet Searching Tips Learning module - opens in a new window

Description: This module will outline some web searching tips and strategies, especially with Google. (Text, video and quiz.- completion 10-15 minutes.)

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Internet Searching Tips Video - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial video will outline some web searching tips and strategies, especially with Google. (5 min 01 sec).

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/76745e55-a1b3-4db6-a428-579408e76e19

What Are OER? Video - opens in a new window

Description: A basic introduction to OERs for Niagara College students, faculty, and staff from ncLibraries.(2:49)

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Popular vs. Scholarly Periodicals Learning Module - opens in a new window

Description: After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Articulate the differences between popular and scholarly periodicals.
• Use these differences to help identify whether or not an article is popular or scholarly when doing research for a class assignment.

Text, video and quiz - completion 15-20 minutes

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Popular vs. Scholarly Periodicals Video - opens in a new window

Description: This video explains the difference between scholarly and periodical periodicals and helps you to differentiate between the two when doing research online.(9 min 59 sec).

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Adding NCLibraries to Your Google Scholar Search - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial video will show you how to connect your Google Scholar to full text journals available through your NCLibraries. (2:34)

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Citation Generation - opens in a new window

Description: This tutorial shows Niagara College students how to automatically generate citations with ncLibraries quickly and easily. (3:30)

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MS Stream link: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/bb34e724-57ba-470d-a659-ed6f22160694