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	Tour of CRC Library
	Length: 15 minutes In this tutorial you will learn how to find your way to the library on campus and find your way around once you get inside.

	Getting Started With Your Research (Part 1): Selecting a Topic
	Length: 14 minutes In this tutorial you will learn how to get started with your research by understanding your research assignment and selecting a manageable topic.

	Getting Started With Your Research (Part 2): Finding Background Information
	Length: 11 minutes In this tutorial you will learn how to find background information to better understand your research topic.

	Getting Started With Your Research (Part 3): Selecting Search Terms and Starting Your Search
	Length: 11 minutes In this tutorial you will learn how to select the best search terms for locating useful research sources.

	Finding Books (Part 1): Overview of Library Catalog (LOIS)
	Length: 12 minutes In this tutorial you will learn why books are useful for your research, what the library catalog is, and how books are organized in the library.

	Finding Books (Part 2): Introduction to Searching in the Library Catalog (LOIS)
	Length: 17 minutes In this tutorial you will learn basic search techniques to find books in the library catalog.

	Finding Articles (Part 1): Overview of the Research Databases
	Length: 12 minutes In this tutorial you will learn what the research databases are, how to access them, and what you will find in them.

	Finding Articles (Part 2): Introduction to Searching in a Research Databases
	Length: 16 minutes In this tutorial you will learn basic search techniques to find articles in a research database.

	Avoiding Plagiarism
	Length: 17 minutes In this tutorial you will learn what plagiarism is and why it is a problem. You will also learn the consequences and techniques for avoiding plagiarism.

	Citing Sources
	Length: 15 minutes In this tutorial, you will learn when you need to cite your sources, the basic components of a citation and where you can find more information about citing your sources.

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