Research Tutorials @ the Library

The William H. Hannon Library develops interactive tutorials and instructional videos on various information literacy and research topics to supplement class instruction. Below you will find a list of available tutorials which can be integrated into Brightspace courses upon request to the Instructional Design Librarian, Darlene Aguilar, at darlene.aguilar@lmu.edu. Tutorials require the latest Chrome Browser to operate correctly. Please contact the library with any questions or concerns.

First Year Seminar: Lion's Guide to Research

The following tutorials were developed to meet the information literacy learning outcomes for the First Year Seminar courses. These modules cover the basic research skills students need to succeed in college. While these modules are intended for first year students, anyone needing a research refresher course will benefit from completing these tutorials. For information on implementing these tutorials, visit the FYS LibGuide

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We are proud to announce that the FYS tutorials were selected for inclusion into PRIMO, a peer-reviewed collection of instructional materials created by librarians to teach people about discovering, accessing, and evaluating information in networked environments.

Academic Honesty

The Academic Honesty Tutorial is a standalone module created to introduce first-year students to LMU's Academic Honesty Policy but is useful as an introduction to scholarly conduct for any new researcher. The Academic Honesty Tutorial's content is developed by the Committee on Excellence in Teaching. 

Academic Honesty Tutorial

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Accessible Version: Academic Honesty Tutorial.

Information Literacy

The following tutorials are better suited for upper division courses with an information literacy component. Attached are lists of suggested assignments and activities to pair with the tutorials. 

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We are proud to announce that the Advanced Search Tips tutorial was selected for inclusion into PRIMO, a peer-reviewed collection of instructional materials created by librarians to teach people about discovering, accessing, and evaluating information in networked environments.

Business

The Research Strategies for Company Information tutorial is a useful tool for those interested in increasing their proficiency in business research including finding and evaluating company information. 

Research Strategies for Company Information

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Accessible Version: Research Strategies for Company Information.

Citation Style Tutorials

These citation style tutorials provide information on why we cite sources and how to construct citations. 

Instructional Videos

For more information literacy and library instruction, check our How To video playlist on YouTube. 

How-to Video Playlist

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