Communication Studies 210 & 240: Public Speaking & Business/Professional Communication

Interactive Guide

• There is a 5-question quiz at the end of the guide.

Tutorial Information

• Tutorial completion time.
• Takes 5-10 minutes.
•  Which device types will tutorial work on?
• Works best on desktop / laptop or tablet.
•   Which browsers will tutorial work on?
• Works on all major browsers.

https://tiny.utk.edu/finding-articles

Learning Objectives

• Users will practice and apply effective searching strategies within academic databases to retrieve scholarly articles and other relevant materials.

After completing this tutorial, learners will be able to:

• Successfully navigate the Articles and Databases page on the University Libraries website to locate a variety of academic resources.
• Proficiently use OneSearch to conduct searches, locate relevant articles, and explore resources available on the University Libraries website.

Interactive Guide

• There is a 5-question quiz at the end of the guide.

Tutorial Information

• Tutorial completion time.
• Takes 5-10 minutes.
•  Which device types will tutorial work on?
• Works best on desktop / laptop or tablet.
•   Which browsers will tutorial work on?
• Works on all major browsers.

https://tiny.utk.edu/finding-books

Learning Objectives

• Users will practice and apply advanced searching strategies within OneSearch to refine results and find specific types of resources, such as books and scholarly articles.

After completing this tutorial, learners will be able to:

• Proficiently utilize OneSearch to conduct searches and locate a variety of resources, including books and electronic materials, on the University Libraries website.
• Demonstrate the ability to create an account on the University Libraries website and display familiarity with account management features to enhance their resource access experience.
• Display understanding of how to access both physical resources (e.g., books, journals) and electronic resources available through the University Libraries and on the University Libraries website.

Applied Learning

• Quiz questions are included throughout the module.

• Certificate of Completion available.

Tutorial Information

• Tutorial completion time.
• Takes 10-30 minutes.
•  Which device types will tutorial work on?
• Works best on desktop / laptop or tablet.
•   Which browsers will tutorial work on?
• Works on all major browsers.

https://tiny.utk.edu/citing-sources-works

Learning Objectives

After completing this tutorial, learners will be able to:

• Articulate the purpose of citations and their significance in academic and creative works.
• Employ effective strategies to avoid plagiarism and responsibly integrate sources into their work.
• Distinguish between plagiarism and copyright infringement, recognizing the distinct ethical and legal considerations associated with each.
• Demonstrate awareness of available research assistance services at the University Libraries, including reference materials, expert guidance, and online resources.