Information Literacy & Research Guide
Tutorial
 

Guide Home

Info Lit Explained

Choosing a Topic

What Info is Needed?

Locating Info

Evaluating Info

Citing & Copyright

Tutorial

Speech 101

English 101

Faculty Resources

Briggs Library provides access to TILT, the Texas Information Literacy Tutorial.  TILT is maintained by the University of Texas system as a shared resource to help you increase your knowledge, skills and comfort level in locating, evaluating and using information for academic research.

After you register and complete the short introductory module, you can then choose to complete any or all of the following 3 modules:

  • Module 1: Selecting - how to choose sources that are appropriate for academic research
  • Module 2: Searching - how to effectively search library databases and the Web
  • Module 3: Evaluating - how to locate and evaluate print and online sources

*Time required: 30 minutes per module


Steps for using TILT

  1. Go to the TILT web site: http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu
  2. Click on Full TILT (total interactivity) or TILT lite (no plug-ins required).
  3. Read the checklist of items that you should have in order to use TILT.
  4. Click on First Time Visitors to register.
    • Completely fill out all information on the TILT registration Form.
    • Complete the introductory TILT module (first time visitors only)
  5. Select from TILT Modules 1,2, or 3.
  6. Take the quiz at the end of your selected TILT module.  The quizzes are not graded, but will allow you to test your knowledge of the materials presented.  You can go back and retake the quizzes as many times as needed.
  7. Click on TILT to select another TILT Module, or click on EXIT to end your TILT session.
  8. Questions?  Ask for help at the Information Desk, or call (605) 688-5570.
Contact Information: Hilton M. Briggs Library, SBL 2115, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007-1098, Phone: 605-688-5570, Fax: 605-688-6133, Email Us
Updated 18 April 2008 by me