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Asynchronous online library workshops for LACC students to learn about: Using the LACC Library Resources, Evaluating Sources, Citing Sources in MLA, Citing Sources in APA, Primary Sources, and Getting Started with a Research Paper.

The link below allows you to self-enroll in the asynchronous workshop. When you click on a link, you will be taken to a sign-in page that will require you to login to access the workshops. After completing a workshop and the "Completion Last Step" form, you will receive a certificate of completion through email.

ENROLL IN SIX WORKSHOPS

RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Objectives

1. Using the LACC Library Resources

Identify resources and services provided by the LACC Library
Understand basic searching in OneSearch to find books and articles
Recognize that different databases contain different types of information across various disciplines.
Recognize the various ways to ask for research help from the library

2. Evaluating Sources for Credibility

Understand the value of evaluating sources for credibility,
Identify two or more different methods for evaluating sources, and
Identify techniques for spotting and debunking false information.

3. Citing Sources in MLA

Identify examples of plagiarism in academic work.
Understand why it is important to cite your sources in academic work.
Recognize and formulate citations in MLA style.

4. Citing Sources in APA

Identify examples of plagiarism in academic work.
Understand why it is important to cite your sources in academic work.
Recognize and formulate citations in APA style.

5. Primary Sources

Identify characteristics of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
Find primary sources using Library search tools as well as the Internet.

6. Research Paper Workshop

Formulate a topic and build strong search statements
Find credible information on the web and in ebook collections
Navigate article databases

Enroll in Legal & Ethical Uses of Information

NOTE: This is a mini-course workshop and will open in a new course in Canvas that you must enroll in separately.

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical uses of information, including copyright, fair use, plagiarism, citations, and academic integrity.

Students can access over 200,000 ebooks, and millions of newspaper, magazine, and scholarly journal articles in full-text, watch videos and chat with a librarian 24/7, all online.

Learning to use the library’s resources & services effectively can help you succeed in your classes. Studies show that using the library in some way (e.g. online database access, study room use, borrowing books, getting research help from a librarian, etc.) increases student success. As a student at LACC, you have access to all of the library's offerings.