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HIST 1301, 1302, 2321, 2322 - Historical Film Analysis (Dr. Melissa Esmacher): Competency Based Education (CBE) Video Modules

Online and print resources to analyze historical films or videogames set in historical eras, to explore its utility as a tool to teach/understand history.

Competency Based Education (CBE) Video Modules for History Library Research

The EPCC College Library Instruction CBE Video Modules aim to build information competency in students and use the Association of Colleges and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education as a guide for all library instruction activities. As defined by the American Library Association (ALA), Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” This library instruction also supports EPCC Institutional Student Learning Outcome # 2 - Critical Thinking: Students will engage in creative and critical thinking, innovation, and inquiry and demonstrate analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. 

Below you will find six self-paced modules to develop your information literacy competency skills and learn how to use the EPCC Libraries resources.

If you have any additional questions after reviewing the modules please contact Lorely Ambriz at lambriz@epcc.edu or (915) 831-8886.

Below you will find 5 self-paced modules to learn how to do history library research.

Module 1 - Introudction to History Library Research Guide

History Library Research Module 1 (Duration: 11 minutes)

  • How to navigate and find your history library research guide
  • How to create a search strategy using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT, " ", *)

Module 4 - Online searching and evaluation

History Library Research Module 4 (Duration: 19 minutes)

  • How to search on Google
  • How to evaluate online resources using the SIFT method

Module 2 - History Specific Online Databases and Google Scholar

History Library Research Module 2 (Duration: 11 minutes)

  • How to search History subject-specific databases
  • How to search Google Scholar

Module 5 - Citation and Bibliographic Software

History Library Research Module 5  (Duration: 28 minutes)

  • How to cite sources using bibliographic software (NoodleTools)

Module 3 - Print and Electronic Books

History Library Research Module 2 (Duration: 13 minutes)

  • How to find print and electronic books
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