Tutorials

A Virtual Orientation to the USC Libraries

This general orientation is designed to help introduce students, staff, and faculty to the resources, services, and spaces available through the USC Libraries.

Academic Dishonesty

This tutorial covers unauthorized collaboration, cheating, falsifying records, and other elements of academic dishonesty. Developed by the USC Libraries in collaboration with USC’s Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards; includes instructions for taking a screenshot to prove completion. NOTE: works best in Firefox browser.

Accessing PubMed@USC

The Library offers several methods for accessing PubMed@USC.

AI: Knowledge & Mindful Applications

Generative AI tools require ethical and responsible use from their audience. This tutorial provides you with an overview of what AI and Machine Learning is, and general guidance on how to wisely and ethically apply AI tools in your research.

BoardVitals Exam Prep Question Banks

Learn how to access BoardVitals through USC Libraries to create quizzes on your computer or mobile app to study for board exams.

Building Stronger Arguments

Students are often expected to build strong arguments in their research. But what does an instructor mean when they ask that of their students? What does a strong argument actually look like? This video draws on strategies from philosophy, critical thinking, and learning theory to help students use research to build stronger arguments in their writing.

Chicago Style Notes & Bibliography

This tutorial provides an overview on formatting common academic sources for the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition following the Notes & Bibliography format.

Citing in AMA style, 11th edition

Introduction to AMA reference and citation style, 11th edition.

Citing unusual materials in AMA Style (UpToDate, Micromedex, Lexidrugs , websites)

How to cite or reference materials where instructions are not provided in the AMA Manual, or are ambiguous.