Tutorials

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Finding Hinckley Library's Website — (4 min.)
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The library staff wishes to thank Dr. Deborah Spangler Koelling for her enthusiasm and technical expertise in helping us create this tutorial.

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Finding a Book or Other Material on WYLDCAT (library catalog) — (15 min.)
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The library staff wishes to thank Dr. Deborah Spangler Koelling for her enthusiasm and technical expertise in helping us create this tutorial.

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More WYLDCAT (Library Catalog) Searching Tips, Part 1 — (4 min.)
Additional searching tips to make your library catalog search quicker and more precise.
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The library staff wishes to thank Central Wyoming College library for this tutorial; their tips also work for Northwest College library users.

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More WYLDCAT (Library Catalog) Searching Tips, Part 2 — (4 min.)
Part 2 shows additional tips to make your library catalog work for you!
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The library staff wishes to thank Central Wyoming College library for this tutorial; their tips also work for Northwest College library users.

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Library Databases - Your Gateway to Quality Information — (9 min.)

Why should you use an online Library Database to find quality information instead of the Internet? Learn why databases can be more effective, save you time and money. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.

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Databases 101 — (9 min.)

Learn the basics of searching online databases.
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The library staff wishes to thank Sheridan College library for this tutorial.

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Finding a Journal or Periodical Article — (18 min.)

Where do I start? This tutorial will walk you through the steps to find an article in EbscoHost's Academic Search Premier. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.
The library staff wishes to thank Dr. Deborah Spangler Koelling for her enthusiasm and technical expertise in helping us create this tutorial.

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Scholarly Vs. Popular Articles – What is the Difference? — (10.5 min.)

Does your instructor want you to use scholarly, peer-reviewed, or academic journal articles? Find out what he/she means. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.

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What is a Citation – Giving credit where credit is due — (14 min.)
Need to know how to cite your sources for a research paper? Learn why citing your sources is important and what information you need to get started. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.

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MLA Citation Style — (10 min.)

Learn how to create your list of references, your in-text citations, and how to format your paper in the MLA style. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.

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APA Citation Style — (14 min.)

Learn how to create your list of references, your parenthetical citations, and how to format your paper in the APA style. Please allow browser popups & fully expand browser window.

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Go WYLD.net tutorials — Find many database tutorials to learn how to search databases effectively. Provided by GoWYLD.net, Wyoming's portal to knowledge & learning.

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