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Research Workshops

Be sure to check out the Library's Research Workshops course which includes self-paced modules and live Zoom sessions to help students with research assignments.

Faculty may assign students the entire course to complete, or select specific modules or live sessions for them. Upon completion of a module or attendance at a live session, students will take an assessment in order to earn a badge. The badges are stored within the course and can be used to verify that module or live session requirements have been met.

Here’s how it works:

Instructors are encouraged to enroll before assigning the course to students. This will provide an opportunity to view the modules and live sessions to see which topics will help students the most with your assignment
The self-enroll link is the same for both instructors and students.
Instructors share the Research Workshops self-enroll course link with students.
Students enroll in the course and complete the assigned modules or attend a specific live session. They will then earn the appropriate badges.
Students submit the badges as proof to their instructor that they have completed the assignment.

Standalone Tutorials

• APA Crash Course

Learn how to cite your sources using APA 7

• Evaluating Sources for NSE

Whether you're conducting career research or exploring transfer options after Valencia, this tutorial will set NSE students up for success when it comes to evaluating sources.

• How to Spot Fake News

Wondering if that article from your news feed is the real deal? This tutorial will leave you equipped to tell fact from fiction.

• MLA Crash Course

Need help citing with MLA 8? Learn how to format in-text citations and create works cited citations.

• MLA | How to Format Your Paper

This interactive tutorial takes you step-by-step through setting up a paper in MLA format in Word 365 (available at no cost through Atlas).

• Plagiarism 101

Most plagiarism is unintentional - learn how you can spot it and avoid it in this tutorial.

• Researching Literature

Learn how to distinguish between literary source types, interpret a literary research assignment, and more!

Videos

Library Basics

How to Log in to the Valencia College Library
- Learn how to connect to the library's online resources through Atlas.
How to Search the Library's Catalog
- Learn how to use the library catalog to find resources like books, articles, eBooks, and more.
OpenAthens Tutorial
- This short tutorial shows how to log into library resources using the OpenAthens proxy.
Borrowing from Another Library
- Find out how to borrow books from other libraries for free.
How to Renew Books Online
- See the step-by-step online process to renew books you've checked out.
Tour the Valencia College Lake Nona Campus Library
- Get acquainted with the layout of the Lake Nona Campus Library in this video.
Welcome to the West Campus Library
- A video reviewing the West Campus Library, including its technology, services, and more.
Meet Us in the West Campus Library
- Get to know about the resources and services at the West Campus Library from the librarians themselves.
West Campus Library: Items to Borrow
- Learn about resources like the Technology Petting Zoo you can use at the West Campus Library.
West Campus Library: Go Green at the Library
- Explore ways to go green at the West Campus Library with recycling bins, eco-friendly printing options, hydration stations, and more.
West Campus Library: Technology in the Library
- Find out what technology the library has available such as iPads, charging stations, and more.

Research Skills

Intro to Fact Checking: Evaluating Reliability of a Source
- This video highlights different ways to determine if a source is reliable.
Intro to Fact Checking: Finding the Source of a Claim
- Learn how to determine if a claim is factual or bogus.
Intro to Fact Checking: Finding Additional Information
- Learn how to find more information about sources, particularly if they seem unreliable or inaccessible.
Literary Source Types
- This video explains the primary and secondary sources used in literary research including the difference between reference type overviews and peer-reviewed literary criticism.
What Is Peer-Review?
- How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication? Watch this video to learn more.
Picking Your Topic Is Research
- Discover some helpful tips and tricks to picking and adjusting your research topic.
Making a Keyword Map
- Learn how to fill out a keyword map to develop your research topic.
Combining Keywords
- Discover how to brainstorm keywords to find information in a database.

Finding Sources

How to Find Articles Using the Valencia College Library Catalog
- How to find and access articles using the Valencia Library catalog.
How to Search for a Journal or Magazine
- How to find whether the Library has a specific journal or magazine using the Journal Search feature in Primo, the library catalog.
How to Find Books and eBooks Using the Valencia College Library Catalog
- How to find and locate books and eBooks from Valencia College Library.
How to Find an Article by Title
- Need to find an article? This video will show you how to locate one using a citation or the title.
Linking Google Scholar to Valencia College Library
- How to connect Google Scholar to the library's resources.
How to Find Literary Criticisms
- Learn how to use specific library databases to find literature criticisms and peer-reviewed articles.
Finding Film Criticism Resources
- Find information about films in the library catalog, databases, and websites.
Psychology Research
- See how to research a psychology-related topic using the library catalog and databases.
Resources for Network Engineering Technology
- Learn more about library services and resources to support the Network Engineering Technology program.

Citing Sources

Citation Help at the Library (MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles)
- Need help citing in MLA, APA, or Chicago style? Watch this video to learn where to find the library's color-coded citation guides, sample papers, and more.
Creating an MLA 8 Works Cited Page in Office 365
- Learn how to create an MLA 8 Works Cited Page in the Office 365 version of Microsoft Word.
Creating MLA 8 Documents in Word (Office 365)
- Watch this video to review how to create MLA 8 style documents in the online version (Office 365) of Microsoft Word.
Formatting Your Paper for APA (6th edition)
- See a demonstration of how to set up a paper in APA format (6th edition) using Office 365.
Formatting Your Paper for MLA 8
- See a demonstration of how to set up a paper in MLA format (8th edition) using Office 365.
Formatting Your Paper for MLA 9
- This video shows you how to set up a Word document for MLA 9th edition formatting.
How to Cite Webpages: APA 7
- This video takes you through the process of citing webpages in APA 7th edition.
MLA 8 Crash Course: Core Elements
- Learn about the core elements of MLA - 8th edition.
MLA 9 Core Elements
- This video explains the concept of core elements from the 9th edition of MLA.
Introduction to APA (6th edition)
- An overview of how to cite using APA 6 style.
Verbal Citation 101: Global Road Warrior
- Learn how to verbally cite information from the Global Road Warrior database.
Verbal Citation 101: Organization's Website
- Learn how to verbally cite information from an organization's website.
Reading APA References (6th edition)
- Learn how to interpret an APA 6 citation to identify what type of source you're trying to locate.

Using Library Databases

About Library Databases
- This video explains what a library database is, as well as how to access Valencia College Library's databases.
How to Choose a Subject Database
- Save time by learning how to choose a library database that matches your research topic.
How to Find Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Learn what a peer-reviewed article is and how to find them in the library's databases.
EBSCOhost Advanced Searching
- Discover how to conduct advanced searches and filter results in EBSCO databases.
How to Access and Use Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
- Learn how to access Ferguson's Career Guidance Center from the Valencia College Library and find a Profession Profile.
Using Films on Demand
- See how to navigate the Films on Demand database to find streaming videos.
Gale Academic OneFile: Targeting Trusted Sources
- This tutorial shows you how to narrow a research topic within Gale Academic OneFile.
Using Opposing Viewpoints
- Learn how to use the main features of the Opposing Viewpoints database.
Using the DSM-5 Online
- Learn how to find, navigate, and cite the online version of the DSM-5.
How to Find Full Text Sources in PubMed
- View this video to learn how to find a full-text article in the PubMed database.
How to Use MeSH to Build a Better PubMed Search
- This tutorial shows how to build a targeted PubMed search starting in the MeSH database. It includes a brief background on MeSH terms and indexing.
How to Search MEDLINE
- This tutorial demonstrates the features of the MEDLINE Complete database, including basic searching and narrowing results on the result list.
How to Search CINAHL with Subject Headings
- This tutorial demonstrates how to create a search using the CINAHL/MeSH Headings functionality.
How to Search CINAHL and Additional Features
- This video will describe the scope of content and demonstrates how to use the search tools available to find research.
How to Search Cochrane Library
- Learn how to use the Cochrane Library database to maximize your search results.
How to Search NewsBank
- Learn about the "More Search Options" filter and how it can enable you to conduct an advanced search in your library's NewsBank resource, including Access World News and America's News.
JSTOR Isn't Google: Quick Tips on Searching JSTOR
- New to JSTOR search? This short tutorial gives you an overview of how to get started with basic search, advanced search and image search.
Advanced Search on JSTOR
- Strengthen your search skills with JSTOR. This video will help you use Advanced Search on JSTOR with Boolean operators.

For Faculty

How to Find Library Resources in the Canvas Commons
- See how to locate and import Valencia library resources in the Canvas Commons and import them into your Canvas courses. Resources include tutorials, modules, handouts, and more.
How to Import Information Literacy Modules
- Learn how to import modules and tutorials from the Canvas Commons into a course.
Embedding a LibGuide in Canvas using LTI
- Learn how to seamlessly integrate a LibGuide into a Canvas module or page using the new LTI tool, "LibApps Library Content".
Librarians as Partners in Undergraduate Research
- Hear more about faculty-librarian partnerships for undergraduate research projects.
Linking to an Article in Canvas
- See the step-by-step process for how to embed a database article inside Canvas.
Linking to an eBook in Canvas
- Use the Embed a Library Resource tool in Canvas to connect to a specific chapter or the general landing page of an eBook.
Embedding a Films on Demand Video in Canvas
- Walk through the process of embedding a video in your Canvas course from Films on Demand.
Linking to a Kanopy or Swank Video in Canvas
- Use the Embed a Library Resource tool in Canvas to add videos to your course from Kanopy and Swank Video.
Linking to a LibGuide in Canvas
- Learn how to create a link to a LibGuide in via a Canvas page. Users will not be prompted to sign in again to access resources.
Creating a Library Menu Item in Canvas
- Enable the Library menu option in Canvas to create a link to the catalog where users are signed in to access resources.
The Valencia Reader for Faculty
- Learn about the Valencia Reader anthology of short stories, poetry, and more.
Welcome to the Valencia Writer
- This video serves as an orientation to the main features of the Valencia Writer -a free textbook for Valencia ENC 1101 courses.

Canvas Tutorials (for Faculty)

Valencia Faculty - Looking for resources that you can import into your courses from the Canvas Commons? The Library has tutorials (many with quizzes that connect to the gradebook) that cover topics like fake news, fact checking, evaluating sources, MLA, APA, and more! View the following video to learn how you can import these resources into your online courses.

Available Tutorials

APA Crash Course 6th Ed.
APA Crash Course 7th Ed.
APA 7 In-text Citations
APA 7 Reference Citations
Evaluating Sources: NSE
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Geared toward Allied Health and Nursing students
Formatting an APA 7 Essay
Formatting an MLA Essay
How to Spot Fake News
Humanities: MLA Examples
Humanities: MLA for the Humanities
Humanities: Research in the Humanities
Humanities: Source Materials
Introduction to APA 7
Introduction to Fact Checking
Introduction to MLA
MLA Crash Course 8th Ed.
MLA Crash Course 9th Ed.
MLA Full Citations
MLA In-Text Citations
Name That Source!
New Student Experience Citation and Avoiding Plagiarism with the Library
New Student Experience Researching Careers with the Library
New Student Experience Spotlight on a Place: The Library
NSE Guide to the West Campus Library
Original Research Journal Article
- Geared toward Allied Health and Nursing students
Plagiarism 101
Researching Literature
Science Fact, or Science Fiction?
Tips on How to Paraphrase (APA)
Types of Sources
What is Plagiarism?
Wikipedia: A Love Story

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