TIP will teach you how to think strategically about information and the processes of:

• Investigating a topic
• Searching for information
• Locating the information in the library
• Evaluating the quality of information
• Utilizing the information in papers, speeches, or projects

ChicoRIO

ChicoRIO (Research Instruction Online) is a series of Web based, self-paced lessons designed to help you learn how to find information in the Meriam Library. The lessons will help you sharpen your research skills by teaching you how to use the Library ReSEARCH Station to find books, articles, and Web documents.

Chico OASIS

Chico OASIS (Online Advancement of Student Information) complements ChicoRIO by focusing on the broader information literacy skills of topic selection, database searching, and the evaluation and communication of information, including legal and ethical issues.

Credible Sources Count!
(courtesy of Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University)

Outlines some questions to ask yourself when evaluating what you find on the web.

You Quote It, You Note It!
(courtesy of Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University)

Explains the basics of avoiding plagiarism by learning why, when, and how to cite.