Tutorials

Learn how to use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to maximize your search.

Learn how to search for and access sources through USC Libraries' website.

This tutorial walks you through the process of searching for books in Special Collections using the USC Libraries catalog.

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Welcome to Part 4 of the STEMM Research Workshop Series. Citations and Citation Management will provide you with strategies for avoiding plagiarism and introduce you to USC Libraries' citation and citation management resources.

Welcome to Part 2 of the STEMM Research Workshop Series. Planning Your Search will provide an overview of effective strategies to plan your research project, in addition to keyword development and maximizing your keyword search with Boolean operators.

Welcome to Part 3 of the STEMM Research Workshop Series. The Critical Research Process will introduce strategies for evaluating sources based on specific criteria and teach you how to critically appraising research articles.

Welcome to Part 1 of the STEMM Research Workshop Series. Getting Started with Library Research will provide an introductory overview of the USC Libraries, in addition to the research process and understanding different types of resources available to you.

Covers the basic workflow for using EndNote software and Covidence for systematic reviews citation management and screening.

In order to do quality research, one must have a good grasp of time management. Research presents unique time management challenges, since it is a recursive process that often requires one to go back to earlier steps in the process even after that part of the research process seems “done.” This video outlines linear vs. recursive processes, how the research process falls under the latter heading, and maps research as a recursive process so students have a better grasp of what to expect when engaging in research and planning their time.

This interactive tutorial explains the purposes of formal citation practices in an academic environment, and how those practices help you to avoid plagiarism, using examples and including checks for understanding.

This interactive tutorial covers how to identify when a citation is needed, and how to recognize the difference between paraphrasing and quoting, in order to avoid plagiarism. It uses examples and includes checks for understanding.