FIU Libraries: Dual Enrollment Guide: Dual Enrollment

Welcome Dual Enrollment Students!

This guide will help you with your research. We recommend that you complete the tutorials below. You are required to complete the following quizzes. Review the tutorials to answer the quiz questions.

Instruct: Getting Started With Research

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Getting Started with Research

This module covers why information literacy skills matter and how to get started with a research project, including understanding the process, choosing a topic, and beginning research.

Sources of Information

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Sources of Information

This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.

Searching for Information

This module covers the basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and search techniques.

A-Z List
Under "Find", select "A-Z List"
Library Resources by Subject
Choose your subject to find appropriate databases, websites, articles, and research guides.

Contemporary & Popular Issues: hot topics research
by FIU Librarian Last Updated Sep 26, 2023 400 views this year

Off-Campus Access: Open Athens
Many of the databases offered by the FIU Libraries are restricted to currently registered students, staff, and faculty of the University. When connecting to these services from off campus you are required to let the system know you are currently affiliated with FIU.
Credo InfoLit Video: Choosing a Database
Choosing a Database: Instruct Quiz
A-Z List
Under "Find", select "A-Z List"

Off-Campus Access: Open Athens
Many of the databases offered by the FIU Libraries are restricted to currently registered students, staff, and faculty of the University. When connecting to these services from off campus you are required to let the system know you are currently affiliated with FIU.
Credo InfoLit Tutorial: Choosing and Using Keywords
Credo InfoLit Quiz: Choosing and Using Keywords

Off-Campus Access: Open Athens
Many of the databases offered by the FIU Libraries are restricted to currently registered students, staff, and faculty of the University. When connecting to these services from off campus you are required to let the system know you are currently affiliated with FIU.
Credo InfoLit Tutorial: Search Techniques, Part 1

Off-Campus Access: Open Athens
Many of the databases offered by the FIU Libraries are restricted to currently registered students, staff, and faculty of the University. When connecting to these services from off campus you are required to let the system know you are currently affiliated with FIU.
Credo InfoLit Tutorial: Search Techniques, Part 2
Credo InfoLit Quiz: Search Techniques

Off-Campus Access: Open Athens
Many of the databases offered by the FIU Libraries are restricted to currently registered students, staff, and faculty of the University. When connecting to these services from off campus you are required to let the system know you are currently affiliated with FIU.
Credo InfoLit Video: Refining Search Results

Find learning objectives, standards addressed, discussion topics, & activity ideas here

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION MODULE ToC

Introduction
Video: Choosing a Database
Tutorial: Choosing and Using Keywords
Quiz: Choosing a Database
Quiz: Choosing and Using Keywords
Tutorial: Search Techniques Part 1
Tutorial: Search Techniques Part 2
Video: Refining Search Results
Quiz: Search Techniques
Instructor Guide

Managing the Research Process
by Melissa Del Castillo Last Updated Sep 28, 2023 251 views this year
Contemporary & Popular Issues: hot topics research
by FIU Librarian Last Updated Sep 26, 2023 400 views this year
The Research Process: Step By Step
by FIU Librarian Last Updated Sep 28, 2023 2080 views this year

Evaluating Information

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Evaluating Information

This module covers the basics of evaluating resources for authority, accuracy, and other criteria.

Citations & Academic Integrity

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Citations

This module covers the importance of academic integrity and the basics of citing sources in different styles.

Floor		Resources
One		Center for Academic Success: University Learning/Testing Center Electronic Classroom Broadcast Video Productions Resource for Education Technology UTS - Media Equipment Services Distance Learning Electronic Classroom Instructional Photography & Graphics
Two		Information & Research Services Curriculum & Juvenile Collection LACiC - Latin American and Caribbean Center Government Documents GIS-RS Center & Teaching Lab Maps & Imagery User Statistics
Three		Periodicals & Newspapers Laptop Lounge Honors College Student Resource Center College of Medicine Library Copiers Systems
Four		College of Medicine Special Collections & Archivese Academic Space Management School of Social Work Study Area
Five		Audiovisual Collection Diaz Ayala Collection Architecture and Fine Arts (General Collection and Periodical Section N) Music (General Collection and Periodical Section M) Music Listening Room Music CAI Center Spanish Resource Center Group Study Rooms
Six		Quiet Study Space Group Study Rooms General Collection HJ-L & P-Z Oversized Books
Seven		General Collection A-HG Quiet Study Floor Group Study Rooms
Eight		Library Administration Collection Management Digital Collections Center

Floor		Resources
One		Circulation Course Reserves Intercampus/Interlibrary Loan Information and Research Services Center for Excellence in Writing Communication Arts Studio Computer Labs/Copiers
Two		Microforms Periodicals Juvenile Collection Oversize Collection Video Collection Government Documents Reference Workroom Reference Collection Copiers
Three		General Collection, A-Z Library Administration

Dual Enrollment Guide

Welcome Dual Enrollment Students!

This guide will help you with your research. We recommend that you complete the tutorials below. You are required to complete the following quizzes. Review the tutorials to answer the quiz questions.

Instruct: Getting Started With Research

Getting Started with Research

Sources of Information

Sources of Information

Searching for Information

Searching for Information

Credo InfoLit Quiz: Choosing and Using Keywords

Evaluating Information

Evaluating Information

Citations & Academic Integrity

Citations

Information

Libraries

Contact