Tools: T&L Tutorials

These videos are created by the Teaching & Learning Department as a way to provide point-of-need quick instruction for our users. Each video is closed captioned. Enjoy!

In many cases, professors or instructors will require that students use articles from “peer-reviewed” journals or "scholarly" journals. But what are peer-reviewed (or scholarly) journal articles, and how can you identify them? 

This interactive tutorial should take approximately 20 minutes. By the end, you will be able to articulate what peer-review is and identify peer-reviewed sources. 

View the tutorial.

Learn the basics for getting the full text for that article you found using UC Library search. Watch the short video below. If you have any questions or run into trouble, ask for help at library.ucsb.edu/ask

Retrieving the full text of an article from UC Library Search from UCSB Library on Vimeo.

Transcript:
Title: Retrieving the full text of an article from UC Library Search: Teaching & Learning Series

Body: Starting on the UCSB Library homepage, search by keyword or by title in UC Library Search. In the result list, click on the desired article title. Once you are in the detailed view of the article, find the “Access Online” links and choose one. If one doesn’t work, try the next one. After you click an “Access Online” link you will be prompted to log in with your UCSB NetID and Password. Any “Access Online” link directs you to the full text of one article. Oh no! Having trouble? Ask for help. Need help with your research? Visit us online: library.ucsb.edu/ask

Are you ready to start your research but confused by the library homepage? Use this quick tutorial to explore...

• the major tools available on the UCSB Library homepage
• where to find Course Reserves placed on hold by your professor
• where to get help with your research

Get started here: https://ucsb.libwizard.com/f/librarywebsitetour

The research process is complex -- it's not just you. Learn more about what to expect about the research process in the video below.

The Research Process is Complex from UCSB Library on Vimeo.

Not sure if the article, book, or other source you found will work for your assignment? Use the video below to apply the ACT UP method to evaluate the source. 

ACT UP Source Evaluation from UCSB Library on Vimeo.

Learn how you can get help with your research at the UCSB Library. Watch the video below and visit us at library.ucsb.edu/ask.

Research Help at UCSB Library from UCSB Library on Vimeo.

Transcript:
Title: Research Help at UCSB Library: Teaching & Learning Series
Body: Ready for a little boost with your research? Librarians are ready to help! Visit us in person, or online. Go to: library.ucsb.edu/ask. Get assistance by chat, email, or appointment. Whether you need help, finding sources, constructing citations, brainstorming keywords, forming a topic, or something else entirely, we're eager to help! Need help with your research? Contact us 24/7 at: library.ucsb.edu/ask

Learn how you can connect UCSB Library to Google Scholar to easily access the full text of an article through UC Library Search.

Connecting Google Scholar to UCSB Library Full-Text Resources from UCSB Library on Vimeo.

Transcript:

Title: Connecting Google Scholar to UCSB Library Full-Text Resources: Teaching & Learning Series

Body: Starting on the Google Scholar homepage, login to Google using your UCSB NetID and password. Once you are logged in, find the menu in the top left corner of the screen and select the “settings” option, then the “library links” option. In the search box, enter “University of California, Santa Barbara” and search. Find the “Get it At UC” option and make sure the box is checked, then save your changes. Now, you can search for full-text articles in UCSB Library from Google Scholar! On the Google Scholar homepage, enter your search terms and search. Look for the “Get it at UC” links to access the full-text resource through the Library website. You’ve done it! Having trouble? Ask for help. Need help with your research? Visit us online: library.ucsb.edu/ask

Learn about how and why we cite in academic writing with this interactive tutorial. You will learn some basics of overall citation best practices and then have the opportunity to learn the details of how to cite a website, book, and journal article in either APA, CSE or MLA. If you're taking this tutorial for a class, you'll have an opportunity to print a certificate of completion to submit to your instructor.

Learn about the importance of academic integrity and plagiarism at UCSB! In this tutorial, you will become better equipped with the knowledge and skills to spot and avoid plagiarism in your academic research and writing. You will also learn techniques that you can use to excel in your research. We hope you will share your knowledge (and this tutorial) with your classmates to help them achieve their research goals in our shared learning community. 

If you are taking this tutorial for a class, you’ll have an opportunity to print out a certification of completion and score to submit to your instructor. 

This tutorial takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. Please be sure to complete this tutorial in one sitting. Navigating away from the tutorial before achieving the certificate will delete your completed responses. 

 How was your experience with the tutorial? Let us know by completing this survey: https://forms.gle/orwF4gnPJtEGnr5T9