Here is the powerpoint I use for my Introduction to College Research Workshop

1. Research 1: Introduction to College Research Amy Ferguson Richland College Library Fall 2009

2. College-level research is difficult.

4. Knowing library tools makes it easy to find the best sources for your assignment .

5. Information Literacy is recognizing when and why you need information, knowing how to find and evaluate it, and using it in an ethical manner .

8. The Virtual Library | www.richlandcollege.edu/library You Can Find… Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal Articles Books and Video Authoritative Websites Online Learning Opportunities Information About the Library

9. The Virtual Library | www.richlandcollege.edu/library You Can Access… MLA Generator A Student Assignment Planner Research Assistance Sample Research Paper Plus Much Much More!

10. The Research Process |

11. Library of Congress Classification System

12. AE L LA LB R 1 2 238 2327 2328 5031 .B37 .C32 .C554 .C56 .C63 First, Alphabetical Second, Numerical Third, Decimal

14. Let’s Tour the Library -Look for the library rules. -Don’t forget your call number.

15. What are the Library’s Rules?