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IMPORTANT: you must successfully complete all technical and set-up requirements below before registering

Minimum Technical Requirements:

1. Check Computer Requirements (note: microphone or headset NOT required)
2. Internet connection speed: broadband (cable or DSL or better recommended)
3. Listening options:
   • computer speakers
   • or headphones (microphone optional) or headset
   • or telephone (this option is NOT toll-free; calling charges from your carrier may apply)
4. Talking options:
   • computer microphone or headset
   • or no talking (text-chat only): if you do not have a microphone or headset to speak into, you can still take this workshop and communicate using text chat only
   • or telephone (this option is NOT toll-free; calling charges from your carrier may apply)

1. PRIOR to registering make sure your computer works properly with Elluminate. Go to the Elluminate Support site (may take 5-15 min - you can do this step at anytime prior to registering)
   • Step 1: Java Software: the page will automatically tell you if you have the correct version
   • Step 2: Complete your setup: click on the "configuration room" link to check your audio configuration
   • Step 3 (optional, but recommended): take the 5 minute online orientation or view the quick reference guide

1. Register for a workshop date below. Type in your name and email address. Registration closes 2 hours prior to start time.
2. You will receive one or more e-mails before and after the session containing reminders, and links to handouts and feedback forms.
3. Go to the virtual classroom web address (you will receive the address when you register) at least 10 minutes before the start time.
   • Type your name into the text box provided, click the "login" button
     • You may be asked to download a small file onto your computer (meeting.jnlp). If so, click "ok."
   • Once the Elluminate classroom opens on your screen:
     • If using a computer talk option (microphone or headset): click on the Tools menu at top > Audio > Audio Set-up Wizard
     • If using the Phone: click on the small blue "telephone" icon near the bottom of the screen to get the phone conferencing number and PIN (note: your phone service may charge you regular calling rates)
   • The workshop will start promptly with or without you.

How to register: click on the "register" link below next to the date you want, then click on the "Register Now" button on the registration page and enter your name and email.

• (new!) Fall 2009 dates (all times EST):
  • Wed, Sept 23: 6:30 - 8 pm: Introduction to Searching
  • Thu, Sept 24: 5:30 - 7 pm: Introduction to Searching
  • Wed, Sept 30: 6:30 - 8 pm: Introduction to Searching
  • Tue, Oct 13: 6:30 - 8 pm: Citing Your Sources
  • Tue, Oct 20: 6 - 7:30 pm: Introduction to Searching
  • Sun, Oct 25: 1 - 2:30 pm: Introduction to Searching
  • Thu, Nov 5: 5:30 - 7 pm: Citing Your Sources
  • Thu, Nov 12: 5:30 - 7 pm: Introduction to Searching (Register)
  • Mon, Nov 16: 6:30 - 8 pm: Citing Your Sources (Register)

1. Introduction to Searching:

How to effectively and efficiently do research and navigate the college's online library, which includes searchable access to millions of full-text articles, books and other resources. Ideal for those new to the college, new to using the online library or doing college-level research. Optional: bring your own research topic to work on.

You will learn how to:
• Create a search strategy from a research topic
• Use the Resources by Subject guides
• Search Journal & Newspaper Articles
• Use powerful search results page options
• Search E-Books

Learn how to properly cite your research sources and where to go to get citation formatting information for styles such as APA, MLA, etc. Ideal for anyone interested in how to avoid accidental plagiarism, and how to find information on citing your sources and formatting your papers.

TOPICS COVERED:
• Why cite? What is a citation?
• Parts of a citation
• MLA vs APA style
• Knowing your source
• Documentation tips

Annotated screen capture of the online classroom: