Education
Need a Scholarly Journal or Article?
Library prepared study guide on locating and identifying a scholarly journal article.
Evaluating Resources
Library prepared checklist for evaluating information resources for use in academic research.
Library Research in Education
Designed to familiarize you with the essentials of database searching, these tutorials are in seven short parts. Parts one through three are a single unit and should be viewed sequentially. Parts four through seven build on the skills and information of the first three parts. They cover the databases of education and may be viewed in any order.
Making a Persistent URL
Describes how to make a persistent URL to include in a list of references or bibliography.
How to Find K-12 Textbooks (Curriculum Collection)
State approved textbooks for kindergarten through 12th grade are provided to the VC/UHV Library through an agreement with the Region III Education Service Center. These textbooks are shelved in the Media Library at the UHV University Center building on the 3rd floor. This study guide describes the textbook (Curriculum) collection and how to find them in the library catalog.
Finding Basal Readers
This is library study guide defining a basal reader and detailing instructions for locating basal readers in the VC/UHV Library's catalog and collections.
How to Cite Your Sources
Library prepared study guide with links to resources for help in citing your sources - MLA style and APA style.
What is a Citation?
Library prepared study guide defining what a "citation" is and what to do with one when you have it.
Education Index Full Text Tutorial
Tutorial on searching full-text databases from Wilson Web.
Master File Premier Tutorial
Brief tutorial from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Academic Seach Premier Introduction
Intro from Luther College Preus Library.
Testing & Education Center Guided Tour
Tour from Gale Group.
Testing & Education Center Navigation Guide
Illustrated user guide from Gale Group.
PsycINFO Quick Reference Guide
Illustrated user guide from Proquest.
Academic Search Premier Tutorial
Brief guide from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Dissertation Abstracts Internationa Tour
Short search guide from Proquest.
Horn Book Guide Online Introduction
Short introduction to the contents of the book guide from Horn.