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Inkscape Lesson
Step-by-step instructions on how to create an arrow logo using Inkscape. -
Memorable Making Experience Activity (Adapted from Agency by Design)
This activity gets students thinking about how they are makers and showcases that everyone can be a maker no matter their experiences or discipline. -
Introduction to Maker Literacy
This interactive presentation introduces students to the Libraries' Makerspace, highlighting its services. This slideshow was originally presented to an IMS 201 class. -
Anti-Deficit Framework
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Request Flow Chart
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MBI 147 Lesson Plan
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Primary & Secondary Research
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Planning Your Research for ENG 119
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UNV 101 King Library Exploration
This in-class handout introduces students to library resources and services through the university libraries’ website by doing a scavenger hunt type activity. Students learn about such things as how to find databases and subject guides, how to search books and articles as well as how to use the library’s chat service and where to find the Special Collections website. -
Finding Articles
This video assists Miami University Students in conducting a basic search for academic articles using the Articles & More tab on the library homepage. It reflects the changes made to the library website in the summer of 2020. -
Lateral Reading Workshop and Online Activity
Included is a PowerPoint presentation to do an in-class activity with students on lateral reading as well as an online activity for distance learning students. The following link leads to the online activity: -
Focusing Your Topic
This activity gets students brainstorming their topics before they decide what keywords to use for research. Students are asked to think about the who, what, where, when, and why of their topics. After students brainstorm, they will define three major concepts and synonyms for those major concepts to use as keywords in their database research.