About Instruct Information Literacy Modules
Instructions for using Instruct InfoLit Modules
Below you will see four (4) Instruct InfoLit Modules: Research Process, Searching for Information, Sources of Information and Citations, Academic Integrity & Understanding APA. The modules are designed to provide students with an overview of information literacy practices to improve the outcome of assignments. Click the hyperlink in each module box to complete tutorials.
Instructions
Login Information
You will be prompted to enter a USER NAME and PIN to view and complete the Learning Modules (See the image below). This information verifies you as a Southern University Student and registered library user.
REQUIRED LOGIN CREDENTIALS
USER NAME=BANNER NUMBER (Example: U0124567)
PIN=CHANGEME
*If you are having trouble signing into Credo InfoLit Modules complete the Student Information Form and a librarian will contact you.
CLICK HERE to Complete the Student Information Form
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Maletta Payne
Emerging Technologies Librarian
John B. Cade Library
Telephone Number: (225)771-2604
Email: maletta_payne@subr.edu
Module 1: Research Process
This module covers why information literacy skills matter and how to get started with a research project, including understanding the process, choosing a topic, and beginning research.
Module 2: Searching for Information
This module covers the basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and employing search techniques.
- Videos: Searching as Exploration
- Video: Choosing a Database
- Tutorial: Choosing & Using Keywords
- Quiz: Choosing a Database
- Tutorial: Choosing & Using Keywords
- Quiz: Choosing a Database
- Quiz: Choosing and Using Keywords
- Tutorial: Search Techniques, Part 1
- Tutorial: Search Techniques, Part 2
- Video: Refining Search Results
- Quiz: Search Techniques
- Video: Using Quantitative Data
- Video: Evaluating Statistics
- Quiz: Quantitative Reasoning
Module 3: Sources of Information
This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.
Module 4: Citations, Academic Integrity & Understanding APA
This module covers the importance of academic integrity and the basics of citing sources in different styles. Use the drop-down menu to complete the tutorials, videos, and quiz featured in this section.