Video Tutorials
Forgot what Dr. Turner told you about research? Below are some brief tutorials over some basic library concepts.
Database Video Tutorials
The Basics of MackinVia
Presented by Kid Librarian
Mackinvia houses all of the Frisco ISD databases as well as ebooks and groups curated by Dr. Turner for specific research projects.
Searching GVRL
Presented by Dr. Turner
Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) is an ebook platform you can access in MackinVia.
Using Advanced Search and Subject Headings in a Database
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner demonstrates how to use both the advanced search feature and subject headings to find the resources you need in the databases. The databases can be accessed using MackinVia.
Locating Primary Sources in a Database
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner demonstrates how to find primary sources within the databases housed in MackinVia.
Internet Video Tutorials
Searching on the Internet
Presented by Kid Librarian
Website Evaluation
Presented by Kid Librarian
Kid Librarian goes over the basics of using the START Method for website evaluation.
Citation and Formatting Video Tutorials
Using Easybib
Presented by Kid Librarian
Easybib is an online tool for citing sources in MLA format.
Citing a Website
Presented by Dr. Turner
Formatting Your Essay Using MLA
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner shows you how to format your essay correctly using MLA formatting guidelines.
Using Information from Your Sources in Your Writing
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner discusses how to format your parenthetical documentation using MLA formatting as well as how to accurately embed direct quotes and paraphrase information from your sources.
Research Organization Video Tutorials
Scrible Tutorial
Presented by Dr. Turner
Scrible is an online tool for organzing, annotating, and citing sources.
Diigo Tutorial
Presented by Dr. Turner
Diigo is an online tool for organizing, annotating, and citing sources.
Using Linoit to Organize Research
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner shows you how you can use Lino to organize your research sources. Linoit is a great tool if you are a visual learner.
Using Google Docs for Research Notes
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner shows you one way you can organize and take notes from your sources using a Google Doc.
Using a Research Matrix
Presented by Dr. Turner
Dr. Turner shows you how to use a research matrix to organizes your research materials for more robust research projects.