1.1 Expectations

Working your way through the tutorial is best done in a sequential manner, since each lesson is based on the knowledge and skills gained in previous lessons. Upon completion, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

• Select appropriate databases in which to search for journal articles.
• Search using keywords, Boolean AND operator, subject headings and other appropriate limits.
• Using a bibliographic citation, retrieve the source from the library shelf, an online database, or through Interlibrary Loan.
• Evaluate sources using the following criteria: authority, appropriateness, timeliness, and usefulness/relevance.
• Use correct reference and citation format.
• Access Library services and resources.