Fall 2009 classes (face to face) are now over for this semester. They will resume in January 2010. If you wish to get credit for this semester you may work through the independent activities and the librarians will verify your work and provide you with a proof of completion.
Requesting Other Types of Classes
Instructors, if you would like to schedule a special library class
for your students with a focus on a specific topic or discipline,
please contact the librarians at least one week in advance. Call
the reference desk at 972-238-6082 or email us at richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu to request a class. |
Online Learning
Research
1: Online Introduction to the Richland Library
Tutorials
Thunderduck Information Literacy Tutorial
Photo Tour and Introduction to Research in the Richland College Library
» PowerPoint version
Web Sites
Library of Congress Classification System
Topics List from Richland College Library
Topics List from Facts.com
Subject Encyclopedias
Dallas Telecollege Library
Practice Exercises
Library Practice for Richland Students
Library Practice for Richland ESOL Students
Student Helpsheets
Research
2: Online. Electronic Research Sources and Strategies
Tutorials
Electronic Research (PowerPoint version)
Boolean
Help
with the Library Catalog
EBSCOhost Guided Advanced Search
Research Assistance from New York University Libraries
Web Sites
Research Topics Ideas
Find Books in the Library Catalog
Find Articles in the Databases
Using EBSCOhost: a Complete Guide
Web Search Tools Chart
Recommended Search Strategy
Choose the Best Source for Your Information Need
How to Choose
a Search Engine or Directory
Practice Exercises
Research 2 Exercise
Student Helpsheets
Older exercises have been archived.
Research
3: Online. MLA Format--Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources
Tutorials
You Quote It, You Note IT
Web Sites
Sample Research Paper and Works Cited List
MLA Examples
Student Helpsheets
NoodleBib Express Citation Generator (MLA or APA)
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