Orientation Activity & Plagiarism Tutorial
Student ID # and PIN are required to complete this activity.
Please call 386-754-4401 with any questions.
PART I: Introduction
 Go http://www.fgc.edu then click “FGC Library”.
 Choose “Library Orientation” under “I Need to Find…” to read basic library information.
 Read carefully. This is the Library Orientation introduction and link to this worksheet. Complete
Parts II, III and IV.
PART II: Library Catalog
 Go back to the Library’s homepage and select “Library Catalog” (located in center of page.)
 Type the word “dune” in the Search bar and click “Search”.
 There will be a list of items, and in the left column a way to refine your results. These results
include many different types of material we have in the library.
 Click "Book" to narrow your results or “More Options” to find “Book” and find the book titled
“Dune.”
1) Who is the author?
2) What is the circulation number?
PART III: Databases
There’s a lot of information online that is accessible all the time from any computer, even if you can’t
find a book. The FGC Library has access to databases, academic journals, newspapers, and much more.
On the upper right corner of the webpage, click Log In. You will be asked for a Borrower ID and Pin. This
is your FGC Student ID and MyFGC password. If you have any trouble logging in, please call the library at
386-754-4401 for assistance. Once you login, you can search anywhere without logging in again, unless
you close the browser window.
 Type in search term “cell phones classroom” in search box. Click “Search”.
 Find the newspaper article "Using Cell Phones in the Classroom". You can narrow the search
by format on the left bar.
3) When was the article published?
 Click “Read Article”
4) What percentage of computing devices are mobile?
Close the article. Click Databases A-Z at the top of the library results page.
 Select Ebook Collection. Search for “games education”.
5) How many ebooks are about this topic?
 View the eBook Full Text Ethics and Game Design: Teaching Values Through Play
 Find the Chapter titled “Family Fun and Fostering values.
6) What is the page #?
Select Academic Search Complete. Make sure Full Text box is checked. Search for Civil War Florida.
Find the journal article titled “Give Them Their Due.”
7) What year were African Americans able to enlist in Union regional regiments?
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Orientation Activity & Plagiarism Tutorial
Student ID # and PIN are required to complete this activity.
Please call 386-754-4401 with any questions.
Choose next database by closing the tab or window to return to the Database list.
 Select Opposing Viewpoints. Click “Browse Issues” along the top of the page. Choose
“Vegetarianism.” View all “Viewpoints.”
8) What is the title of the first viewpoint listed?
Part IV: Plagiarism
College policy requires FGC students to correctly cite all resources. Avoid unintentional plagiarism!
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s work without obtaining permission and/or citing sources correctly.
This is termed “Academic Dishonesty” and can result in an “F” or even expulsion from FGC.
 Please read the following information for tips on avoiding these problems.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/
 After reading the above, list three things that must be credited (cited):
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12) Is the statement “There are 50 states in the United States of America” considered common
knowledge?
Fill out below to complete the Library Orientation:
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Your Name:
Student ID:
Student Email:
Date:
Instructor:
After doing this activity, do you feel confident you can use the databases for research?
Yes_____
No_____
Maybe_____
Was any part of this activity confusing to you? If yes, please tell us which part.
Yes ________________________________________________________________________
Do you feel you need further instruction in how to use the databases or catalog? Yes_____
Any other suggestions or comments?
No_____
No_____
Email the answers to this orientation to the Library: library@fgc.edu
OR Bring the worksheet to the campus library and receive the red sticker. Call Circulation
desk 386-754-4401, or Reference 386-754-4391 if you have questions.
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