Library Research Tutorials

Google Scholar

This video introduces you to Google Scholar, gives you some guidance on how to use it effectively, and explains the ways it can be useful for your research. After this tutorial, you will 

  1. Understand the purpose of Google Scholar.
  2. Understand Google Scholar's advantages and disadvantages.
  3. Understand how to access and search Google Scholar, especially using limiters for effective searching.
  4. Understand how to find related articles and citations for a given article.
  5. Understand how to find accessible links and connect to Dallas College database links from within Google Scholar.

Generative AI and Research

This video explores the issues that arise when using Generative Artificial Intelligence for academic research. After this tutorial, you will

  1. Understand how Generative AI works.
  2. Understand the limitations of using Generative AI for academic research.
  3. Be equipped with skills to identify inaccuracies generated by AI.
  4. Be able to identify alternative sources of reliable information.