Library Modules for the College of Engineering

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The modules on this page are free-standing Canvas modules that can be imported into your Canvas course by your librarian and assigned to students as needed. The top half of the page has modules made specifically for engineering students, and the bottom half has more general modules. Modules can be customized for your course, if desired.

New modules:

— Introduction to Knovel (brand new!)

— Introduction to Zotero (brand new!)

— Introduction to Patents (brand new!)

— How to Read an Engineering Article (recent)

— Introduction to Engineering Village (recent)

— How to Choose a Database in Engineering (coming soon)

Instructions for Importing a Module

→ REQUEST A NEW MODULE HERE Links to an external site.

*Quizzes are not available in preview mode, email your engineering librarian to see them.

Modules Made for COE Students

Title	Learning Objectives	Audience	Length	Quizzes?	Updated
Beginning Literature Searching	Understand what resources the library has to help with your research Know when to use Google and when to use library databases Find information in library databases to support engineering research	Undergrads	25-30 min	1 quiz, 4 questions	not yet
Introduction to Citation Management	What is a Citation Manager, and why use one? What Citation Managers are supported by U-M, and what we recommend Best practices for using a Citation Manager alone and in teams	Undergrads	30 min	1 quiz, 2 questions	not yet
Advanced Literature Searching	Read a scholarly article effectively Find research data Use some advanced features of the Scopus database (Author Affiliation, Citation Alerts, and Search String construction)	Upper level undergrads & Graduates	30-35 min	1 quiz, 3 questions	not yet
Finding Datasets	This is the middle section of "Advanced Literature Searching" and covers how to search for datasets using U-M resources like Deep Blue Data and ICPSR as well as specialized databases with data searching options.	Undergrads	20 min	no quiz	Fall 2024
Advanced Features of Scopus	This is the last section of "Advanced Literature Searching" and covers searching for Author Affiliation, Citation Alerts, and Search Strings in Scopus.	Upper level undergrads & Graduates	10 min	1 quiz, 3 questions	not yet
Intro to the Engineering Library & its Resources	Very short intro to the Art, Architecture & Engineering Library and its Resources Intro to the AAEL collections, librarians, and the Duderstadt Center Intro to the Scopus database Short intro to Standards in engineering Intro to LaTeX	First Year Undergrads	30 min	2 quizzes, 5 questions each	Fall 2024
Introduction to Standards	Define what a standard is and why they are used Locate the appropriate engineering standard using UM Library resources Identify and classify the different elements of a standard, such as the Scope, Referenced Documents, Definitions and Conditions for Use	Undergrads & Graduates	20 -25 min	1 quiz, 3 questions	Fall 2024
Introduction to Engineering Village	What the Engineering Village database is, and how to find it How to search and view results in Engineering Village How to find full-text articles from your search results in Engineering Village How to use the advanced search features in Engineering Village to focus your search How to save search results and export citations from Engineering Village	Undergrads & Graduates	25-30 min	1 quiz, 4 questions	in process
How to Read an Engineering Article	Identify different sections of a scholarly article Read complex scholarly articles strategically and efficiently Develop a method to take organized notes to increase understanding	Upper-level undergrads & Graduates	60 min	6 quizzes	not yet
Introduction to Patents	Overview of four types of Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, and Trade Secrets Overview of three types of Patents: Utility, Design, and Plant How and where to search for patents Basics of reading a patent document	Undergrad & Graduates	30-45 min	1 quiz, 4 questions	not yet
Introduction to Knovel	Identify the unique features of the Knovel database Search Knovel for literature relevant to your projects and research Save and export your search results and citations Utilize the database's Property Search and Equations Features	Undergrads & Graduates	25-30 min	No quiz	not yet

General Modules for All U-M Students

Title	Learning Objectives	Audience	Length	Quizzes?	Updated
Academic Integrity & Plagiarism	The definition of plagiarism and why it is important to maintain academic integrity Different types of plagiarism Strategies to avoid committing plagiarism	Undergrads	20 min	3 quizzes
Developing a Topic (draft)	Identify elements in the information cycle Learn how to use the U-M library website to find information Understand how to develop a good research topic, including how to broaden and narrow it	Undergrads	30 min	no quiz
Searching Databases	Evaluate Google, Google Scholar, and library databases in order to determine the appropriate search tool for your research needs. Identify multi-subject and subject databases depending on your research topic. Develop keywords in order to create an efficient search strategy.	Undergrads	30 min	2 quizzes
Intro to Web of Science	The strengths and limitations of using Web of Science How to filter search results How to use Boolean searching to build better searches How to access full-text articles and save search results	Undergrads & Graduates	30 min	2 quizzes
Library Orientation for Graduates	Search and check out material using the library's website Utilize library services to freely access the full text of scholarly literature Contact library staff and specialists for research and technology help	Graduates	15 min	no quiz
Data Visualization	What is Data Visualization Why use Data Visualization Types of visualizations Design principles Data Visualization tools (originally created for Health Science students)	Undergrads & Graduates	45 min	1 quiz
U.S. Copyright Basics [long version]	Both modules cover the basics of U.S. copyright law. -The difference between plagiarism and copyright infringement -What is copyrightable and what is not -The public domain (i.e. things no longer subject to copyright) -Permissible uses under US copyright law -When it is necessary to secure permission before you use a work	Undergrads & Graduates	30 min	3 quizzes, 5 questions total
U.S. Copyright Basics [short version]	The goal of the modules is to empower students to make informed decisions regarding the works they create and others' works they use. Same topics in both.	Undergrads & Graduates	20 min	3 quizzes, 5 questions total
Evaluating Sources	-Determine the differences and similarities between sources, including sources like social media, academic journals, and news publications. -Critically evaluate sources for quality, relevance, and perspective, in order to select information most appropriate for your research assignment. -Recognize subject expertise or scholarly authority in order to incorporate appropriate works into the research assignment. -Utilize library services for evaluating source assistance	Undergrads	30-40 min	3 quizzes
Introduction to Zotero	Setting up Zotero Saving resources to Zotero Citing and formatting citations Setting up a bibliography in Zotero	Undergrads & Graduates	30-40 min	no quiz

Engineering Library Modules

Library Modules for the College of Engineering

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Modules Made for COE Students

General Modules for All U-M Students