Introduction to the Library Video
ACM Digital Library
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database
ProQuest Central
Database Searching Tips
Database Search Tips
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This handout from ProQuest provides instructions on how to search the database, including basic search tips and an explanation of ProQuest’s search field syntax.
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Finding IEEE Materials in the ACM Digital Library
This handout uses screenshots and text instruction to illustrate the various methods users can employ to locate IEEE materials in the ACM Digital Library. Methods include refining results by publication, searching within a publication, and browsing through publications. -
Finding IEEE Materials in the ProQuest Computer Science Collection
This handout uses screenshots and text instruction to illustrate how to locate IEEE materials in the ProQuest Computer Science Collection Database. Methods covered include searching within a publication, refining search results by publication, and browsing for publications. -
This single-page handout provides users with a very basic overview of the Books 24×7 database, including a short guide to the database’s layout, as well as a few notable features that the database offers.
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This handout provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the citation tool to generate citations for resources in the Books 24×7 database.
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Books24x7: Advanced Search Guide
This instruction guide, published by the Skillsoft Corporation. guides users through Books24x7’s Advanced Search interface. The two-page handout provides instructions for precision searching, altering the scope of your search, filtering search results, and more.
APA Instruction Handouts
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This document provides a brief checklist of all the key elements of APA style – use this to make sure that your paper is formatted and organized correctly!
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This brief handout includes examples from the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), but it should not be considered comprehensive.
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This handout provides a broad overview of what the APA Style is and how it governs scholarly writing. Useful for anyone who is new to using the APA style or who needs a refresher.