May 12, 2009

Best Practices for Assigning Modules

When assigning modules to your students, it may be helpful to include the following text along with the instance URL to the module:

Below are links to Information Literacy Modules that you will complete. You will login with your NID and your NID password.

If you don’t remember your NID, you can look it up here: https://my.ucf.edu/nid.html

If you’re unsure of your NID password, you can reset the password using this online form: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid

If you need help or have questions, you can use this FAQ: http://infolit.ucf.edu/students/help or contact the Ask a Librarian service: http://library.ucf.edu/Ask

New and Updated Modules Now Available

Three new modules are now available for assignments for students.

• Focusing an Information Search
• Maximizing Google Scholar Searches
• Recognizing a Research Study

We’ve also updated all five of the modules that have been available since last June.

• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Evaluating Web Sites
• Creating a Search Strategy
• Citing Sources Using APA Style
• Citing Sources Using MLA Style

We continue to develop new modules each year. If you have suggestions for module topics, please contact infolit@mail.ucf.edu.