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Information Technology Resource Guide

Videos & Guides for Databases

Many of our databases and other resources have user guides, often with video walkthroughs. Next to any database link, look for an "i" icon next to the database name. Click the "i" icon to open the guide.

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Note: If you experience the "Looping" error message or repeatedly are asked to sign in with EBSCO Discovery, read this Library FAQ article about how to clear cookies to troubleshoot log in issues. 

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Winter Break Availability:

From December 21, 2024 – January 1, 2025, Purdue Global’s library team will have limited or no availability.

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  • Email: Monitored for technical resource outages and emergencies. Responses to research and other questions may be delayed.
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  • Document Delivery: Expect delays in fulfillment; some items may not be processed until after the break. 

All services resume normal hours and availability starting Thursday, January 2, 2025.

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Research Skills Videos & Tutorials

The videos and tutorials in this list cover why information literacy skills matter and how to get started with a research project, including understanding the process, choosing a topic, and beginning research.

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Getting Started with Research section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.

The videos and tutorials in this list cover how information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Sources of Information section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.

The videos and tutorials in this list cover the basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and employing search techniques.

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Searching for Information section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.

The videos and tutorials in this list cover how to critically review the information you've found for accuracy and authority. 

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Evaluating Information section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.

The videos and tutorials in this list review using the information you've found effectively in writing and presentations.  

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Using Research & Data section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.

The videos and tutorials in this list cover how to use the information you've gathered ethically in your paper, project, or assignment, as well as the basics of APA Style.  

For more videos and tutorials, visit the Citations & Academic Integrity section of our Research Skills Videos & Tutorials page.