LSU Libraries Recommended Resources for HNRS 2000
Resource Evaluation
InfoSkills- Information literacy and Academic Integrity Tutorial
University of Newcastle, Australia includes using information ethically
TIP
University of Wyoming includes research process
Research Planning 101
California Polytechnic State University includes information ethics
Online Library Learning Center
Fairly in depth series of tutorials on choosing and evaluating resources. Units 5, 6, and 10 are specific to the Georgia State University system.
Critically Analyzing Information Sources
Cornell University
Distinguishing Scholarly Journals from Other Periodicals
Cornell University
Critical Evaluation of Information Resources
University of Oregon
Internet Resources
Teacher Tap Evaluating Internet Resources
Part of a website set up by two information literacy instructors includes links to resources for evaluation
Critical Thinking and the Internet
Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada includes examples of webpages and what to look for when examining webpage URLs
ICYouSee
Ithaca College
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking on the Web
hosted by a software company in Melborne, Australia includes a webliography of resources on Critical Thinking. Some are recommendations for teaching but some are guides and tutorials that are appropriate for students
Mission: Critical
San Jose State University
Critical Thinking Web
developed and maintained by a professor at the University of Hong Kong
Virtual Salt Critical Thinking Materials/
part of a site created by a retired university professor
LSU Tutorials
including evaluation of resources and web sources
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/instruction/tutorials.html
Reference Resources
LSU Reference Resources can be found online at www.lib.lsu.edu/ref/readyref.html or in Middleton room 141 in the Reference Area.
Database Access
- To access databases and other resources subscribed to electronically by LSU, go to www.lib.lsu.edu/databases
- Databases are listed by subject and alphabetically by name of the database. For example: Lexis Nexis is available under ‘L’ and Web of Science is available under ‘W’.
- To access the databases off-campus you need to use the 17 digit number on the front of your Tiger Card and a pin
Need Assistance?
If you need help or want advice on researching please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate subject liaison or the Reference Department at www.lib.lsu.edu/virtual/.
