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Tutorials A-Z

A comprehensive list of critical thinking and information literacy-related instructional material created by CCC Library. Link to and embed this content in your classes.

Prepare to search

Before jumping into a search tool, students should be able to:

  • develop keywords (search terms) based on their research topic
  • describe different types of information and their uses
  • differentiate between popular and scholarly sources
  • develop an initial understanding of credibility and expertise within the context of the information need

Develop keywords

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YouTube Videos

  • Brainstorm keywords

Library Webpages

  • Identify keywords
  • Palabras clave para buscar (en español)

Printable Worksheets

  • Identify keywords (worksheet)
  • Collaborative keywords generation (worksheet)

Topic

Outcomes

Additional Information
Brainstorm keywords (5m32s)
  • Identify keywords after a topic is determined.
  • Develop search terms.
  • URL: https://youtu.be/SDZWoy4Lbnc?list=PLiUBVVM0qG0ytlWechrowrXktojQPB7pY
  • Closed Captioning available
  • Video transcript (coming soon)
  • Content updated May 2024

Library Webpages

Printable Worksheets

Types of popular and scholarly sources

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Library Webpages

  • Identify types of sources
  • Peer-reviewed articles

Printable Handouts

  • Reading peer-reviewed journal articles (handout)

Library Webpages

Printable Handouts

Getting started with evaluation: Credibility and expertise

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Interactive Tutorials

  • Credibility Tutorial Pt. 1

Topic

Outcomes

Additional Information
Credibility Tutorial Pt. 1 (in production)
  • TBD
  • URL: 
  • Content updated
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