Research Guides: Library 'Stuff' for D2L: General Research Guides to Link

General Research Guides to Link

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The Research Process
Walks through considerations for each stage of the research process, from selecting and narrowing a topic through organizing information for the final product.

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It is simultaneously a lot of information and not nearly enough, and of course it oversimplifies, but it at least introduces the broad strokes.
Google Scholar Guide
Brief guide explaining how Google Scholar differs from a regular search, and includes instructions for adding Lone Star College search results.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
How to request items LSC Libraries don't have. Includes video about how to check our holdings thoroughly plus annotated screenshot (and accessible document version) explaining the request form fields.
Journals & Periodicals: Identifying Scholarly Sources
This guide introduces scholarly content and how it differs from popular and trade information.
Plagiarism
Introduces examples of plagiarism and consequences, but focuses on best practices for avoiding and preventing. Related plagiarism lesson is included that produces a certificate.
Resources for Online & Distance Students
This guide gives an overview of library resources with an intended audience of students who aren't physically coming to campus. E.g. library barcode numbers focus on the online request form, not the ID card.