About the Finding Information Tutorial
The USQ Finding Information Tutorial is a self-paced online tutorial consisting of several related modules. Below is a guide on using the key parts of the Tutorial web site. More technical help is also available regarding accessibility, recommended browser settings, etc..
Using the Finding Information Tutorial
While each module follows a logical progression through the tutorial, you may choose whichever module suits your specific needs.
From the homepage, choose a numbered module from the screen (e.g. Manage your information) and click on the hypertext link to begin. Alternatively, in any page click one of the numbered links in the "Modules" bar (in the top banner) to jump to the module of your choice. Each module main page indicates how much time to allow for completion. (e.g. Module 1 - 45 mins., Module 4 - 30 mins.)
Within modules, the left-hand navigation menu lists the main topics covered. Use this menu to step through the pages in each module. (Tip: an arrow or square next to the page title indicates your present location). Alternatively, use the "next" and "previous" links at the bottom of each page to move forward or backwards through the tutorial.
For an overview of the main content in each module of the Tutorial, refer to the sitemap. You can also browse a list of all activities included in this tutorial.
The USQ Finding Information Tutorial can be accessed from the Library, Student Computing Labs, staff offices and from home via the Internet.
Interactivities
Each module contains self assessment 'interactivities' to enable you to assess your understanding of the topic. These include:
Activity: - a question to answer or a Flash activity to reinforce learning. If you are unclear in your self assessment, review the text again. That extra five minutes taken for reviewing to aid understanding may make a critical difference to the quality of your assessment and therefore your grades.
Demonstration - an animated presentation which supports the text. Demonstrations launch in a new web browser window. Alternatively, use the 'options' link to read a text transcript, or to view a smaller or larger sized version.
Within the demonstrations, at times you will be invited to click a specific area of the screen, or to enter text using your keyboard. If you need to stop the demonstration, pause or restart it at any time, use the player bar options at the bottom of the browser window:
At some points the demonstration will automatically pause to allow you more time to consider questions or read a slide. Within the demonstration, when you are ready to proceed, click the orange 'continue' button (as shown in these examples):
When the demonstration ends, simply close the browser window (for instance, by using the 'x' in the upper right of the window), then return to the main content in the page you were reading. More information is available in the technical help section of this site.
Sitemap and search
The site map gives an overview of the site structure, and the content within each module of this tutorial.
To search for a specific topic in the Tutorial, use the search box located in the top right banner of any page. Type your search term/s into the box to replace the text "Search", then click on the "go" button next to it. Your results will appear as a list of page titles. Click on the title that is the closest match to your query.
If you wish to find a particular activity or demonstration within the Tutorial, view the complete list of all learning activities. This index enables quick access to all interactive elements throughout the site to reinforce your learning.