RIO is a series of Web based, self-paced lessons designed to help you learn how to find information. The tutorials will help you sharpen your research, critical thinking, and term paper writing skills. RIO also offers an introduction to campus computing resources and a tour of campus libraries. The sections of RIO can be completed in any order.
How to use RIO
			Learn about the University of Arizona Library's gateway to a variety of resources.
			Learn how to find materials owned by the UA Library.
			Learn the common characteristics of searching electronic databases.
			Learn how to search for and locate magazine, newspaper and journal articles .
			Learn how to search for and evaluate information found on the World Wide Web.
			Learn about E-mail accounts, computer labs on campus, student Web pages and more.
			Learn how to choose a topic, find sources and start writing a research paper.
			Learn about all the branches and services of the UA Libraries.

Winner of the 1999 Innovation in Instruction award from the 
Association of College and Research Libraries, Instruction Section

Last updated 20 May 1999
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