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HIST/HNRS: for Dr. Rushing's Students: Learning Activities

Activity 1: Library Materials and Services

Link to the Discover the LibraryTutorial
An interactive experience. Acquaint yourself with all the library has to offer.

Earn credit and a Certificate of Completion!
Library DIY Orientation
Use this guide for more detailed information about how to use specific library resources and services..

Activity 2: Learn How to Conduct a Literature Review

Link to the Literature Review Research Guide

Literature Review
Step-by-step instructions

Activity 3: Learn How to Locate Books

In these tutorials, you will be guided through the process of locating and borrowing books and e-books in the Benedictine Library collection and via Interlibrary Loan.

Part 1: Introduction to BenSearch
Learn to search the Benedictine Library collection for books, e-books, articles, films and more - all in one place!
Part 2: BenSearch Activity
Begin to search for materials on your research topic.

Activity 4: Learn How to Locate Journal Articles

Link to Tutorial #1
General overview of locating scholarly journal articles.
Link to Tutorial #2
Locate materials on your research topic using the EBSCO Articles search box.
Link to Tutorial #3
Locate materials on your research topic in Social Science Databases

Research Project Guide to Accompany the Tutorials
Quick-Start Guide
Quick-Start Guide to Locating Scholarly Journal Articles 3 Ways

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