Research guides are created by an IU Kokomo librarian and include proxied links to recommended search tools and databases, along with guidance on effective use of those resources.
- Browse all available research guidesAlso available from "Research Guides" under Quick Links on the library website, this listing includes all of our available research guides, including guides on specific subjects, courses, and topics.
- Student GuideA great introduction to library services for incoming and returning students.
- Finding & Citing ImagesProvides links to databases and stock image resources, along with guidance on citation.
- News & Popular Publications GuideThis research guide provides easy access and search tips for a wide range of news and popular publications.
These modules have been created to support frequently requested information literacy content. Please feel welcome to import these modules into your courses or contact us if you'd like a custom online module created for your course.
- Academic ResearchThis module features videos, quick checks, and a quiz to introduce students to the IU Kokomo Library and searching in EDS and IUCAT. Originally created for ENG-W 131, this module is useful in a number of introductory level classes that require students to use library resources.
- Fact-checking SkillsThis module features videos, quick checks, and assignments to introduce students to online fact-checking skills. Videos feature Mike Caulfield, University of Washington Center for an Informed Public.
Practical, short videos created by IU Kokomo librarians to introduce students to search tools and methods:
- Boost Your Search Results (02:03)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Boost+Your+Search+Results/1_u83rtjz6
- Databases A-Z (01:06)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Databases+A+to+Z/1_zp8c4cfl
- Finding Primary Sources (01:31)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Finding+Primary+Sources/1_ywa7rzmu
- Library Research 101: Expanding your Search Resultshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Library+Research+101A+Expanding+Your+Search+Results/1_jnf9ulp7
- Library Research 101: Narrowing your Search Resultshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Library+Research+101A+Narrowing+Your+Search+Results/1_lvgo4t9c
- Library Research 101: Reading Scholarly Researchhttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_dsn42h6a
- Library Research 101: Search Strategieshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Library+Research+101A+Search+Strategies/1_dqmelaat
- Library Research 101: Source Typeshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Library+Research+101A+Source+Types/1_bd81tude
- Library Research 101: Synthesizing your Sourceshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_nfqdgqkr
- Library Research 101: Using Database Citation Toolshttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_wueab0e3
- Locate Psychology Research in APA PsycInfo (03:16)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_xag5d5ff
- Search for Books and More in IUCAT (01:26)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_jrdkkiw4
- Searching for Education Researchhttps://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_cto9pbvd
- Searching for Scholarly Articles (02:59)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_e66uk0c3
- Start Searching in EDS (01:46)https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_2uvjz7s9
- Browse all IU Kokomo Library videos on KalturaFind links and embed codes for each video to easily add to your Canvas course.
Brief videos from Credo Reference on crucial steps of the research process:
- All Credo Reference Research Quick Tip VideosAccess all available videos from Credo Reference.
- Research questions to your conclusion (0:42)http://proxyko.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/quick_tips/creating_research_plan?institutionId=2147
- How to find relevant sources (0:57)http://proxyko.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/quick_tips/how_to_find_relevant_sources?institutionId=2147
- How to avoid bias in your searches (01:03)http://proxyko.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/quick_tips/how_to_avoid_bias_in_searches?institutionId=2147
- How to select a topic (0:49)http://proxyko.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/quick_tips/how_to_select_topic?institutionId=2147
- Using pre-research to understand your topic (01:00)http://proxyko.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/quick_tips/using_pre_research_understand_topic?institutionId=2147
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