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Library Instruction

About the Module

VIU Library offers an interactive, asynchronous instruction module designed to support students in developing foundational research skills. Designed to be completed in approximately one hour, the module covers: 

  • Getting started with researching a topic
  • Working with broad and narrow research topics
  • How and where to search, including subject-specific databases (eg. LION, MLA Bibliography for literature courses)
  • Evaluating information 
  • Accessing help with research questions, searching and citation 
  • Final quiz 

Recommendations for use

  • Make the module available before and after library instruction sessions to help students revisit and reinforce their learning.
  • Feel free to break the module up and assign relevant parts at specific points of need during the term. Breaking down learning into manageable chunks reduces cognitive load and enhances student learning. Eg. Place “Getting started” at the beginning of the course, and “Working with broad and narrow topics” when students are brainstorming research topics.

Librarians are available to collaborate with you in determining the best approach for incorporating the module effectively. Feel free to reach out to us and support.

How to import the module

You can download it as a D2L import file. This import file contains modules intended for ENGL 115 and 125 (and equivalents). If using only for ENGL 115 or a non-literature based course, the ENGL 125 content can be removed after import. Use Chrome or Firefox for the best experience. Avoid Safari, which has caused troubleshooting issues.

  1. Login to VIULearn
  2. Go to the course you want the module to be in
  3. Go to “Contents”
  4. Click “Table of Contents” on the left (underneath “Course Schedule”)
  5. Click “Import Course”
  6. Click “Import Course Package”
  7. Click “Upload” and select the zip file you downloaded. Don't unzip it!
  8. Click “Import All Components”
  9. A module called “Library Tutorials” should now be in the Table of Contents for your course.

You can delete the "All Library Tutorials" module once you have dragged and dropped all the content where you would like it.

The following video demonstrates Steps 1 - 9 of the import process (no audio):

Troubleshooting

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