The following learning modules will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in using search tools and finding a manageable research topic. 

Refining Your Topic & Searching for Articles

https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/articlesearching

Learning goal: After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• • Develop a manageable research question
  • Brainstorm a list of keywords to find articles related to their topic
  • Use an article database, like Academic Search Complete, to locate articles 

This meets ACRL Framework Knowledge Practices and Dispositions associated with Frame:  Searching as strategic exploration.

Introducing MCC Search

https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/manchester-libcat

Learning goal: After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Discover materials in various formats (print, online, etc.) by title or topic keywords
• Limit your results by format, date, location and other limiters
• Request items owned by other CSCU campuses and the CT State Library

This meets ACRL Framework Knowledge Practices and Dispositions associated with Frame:  Searching as strategic exploration.

Get to Know Your Library

https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/damato-library

Learning goal: After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Find information about Library services on the Library website
• How to get help from a Librarian
• Searching for and borrowing course reserves (textbooks, etc.)

This meets ACRL Framework Knowledge Practices and Dispositions associated with Frame:  Searching as strategic exploration.