Online Courses

This page contains online training resources to help students prepare assignments using  automated options such as Table of Contents, in text Citations, Referencing, Captions and formatting long quotes.

InfoBase Online Learning Cloud offer a range of other courses you may find helpful as you continue on your learning journey.

Word Citation and Referencing

This online training series demonstrates how to set up a bibliography style for citing sources in your document, to add or use existing citation sources, as well as create and use citation placeholders.

You'll also be guided through the Source Manager where you can easily add, edit, search, delete, move or copy resources between documents. And once you've added citations to your document, learn to generate a bibliography with ease.

Word Citation and Referencing

Word 2010 - Citation & Bibliography Training

This online training series demonstrates how to set up a bibliography style for citing sources in your document, to add or use existing citation sources, as well as create and use citation placeholders. You'll also be guided through the Source Manager where you can easily add, edit, search, delete, move or copy resources between documents.  And once you've added citations to your document, learn to generate a bibliography with ease.

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APA (7th Ed.) Research Paper Basics

The American Psychological Association (APA) has developed rules for formatting a research paper that have been widely accepted worldwide, and are frequently the required format to use when submitting a paper for publication. This workshop series will guide you through the basics of formatting a research paper in "APA style," following the rules set out in the 7th Edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association."

APA (7th Ed.) Research Paper Basics - Word 2019 (Office 365)

The APA Publication Manual is in its 7th edition, and has updated the guidelines for formatting and citation for written works. Check out our series on how to properly use APA style including creating a title page, using in-text citation, building a reference page, and more.  APA is a trademark of the American Psychological Association.
Research Essentials

Research Essentials

Never before in our history have we had such quick and easy access to seemingly unlimited information. Because of this, it's never been more important to improve our research skills. This module discusses efficient ways to find the information you're seeking, helps you to evaluate that information to ensure its credibility, and gives you tips on how to clearly and responsibly communicate that information to others.

By the end of this learning module, the learner will be able to:

  • Discover ways to more efficiently search for information online.
  • Know how to properly evaluate resources for credibility and bias.
  • Understand the components of information literacy.
  • Be able to include a variety of sources in their research project.
How to become an Effective Writer

How Do I Become a More Effective Writer?

Becoming a more effective writer is a process. From writing intros and conclusions, to writing concisely without error, this topic is sure to make the process a far easier one to master.

By the end of this learning module, the learner will be able to:

  • begin planning a writing project
  • will discover ways to make their writing more engaging
  • will learn proofreading and editing tips to help with clarity and accuracy
Grammar and punctuation

Grammar 101

Grammar and punctuation getting you down? Check out Grammar 101! We'll show you some basics, some ways to correct common mistakes, and some tips on using the right word at the right time. Don't fear the Grammar. You've got this.

By the end of this learning module, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand basic parts of speech.
  • Properly use some basic punctuation.
  • Correct common grammatical errors.

Excel - Statistical Analysis Training

Excel 2016 - Statistical Analysis

Microsoft® Excel® boasts a robust collection of statistical functions. This online training series will demonstrate some of these functions from the simple to the complex, as well as how to perform more complex analysis by activating Excel's Data Analysis ToolPak.

You'll learn about:

  • Describing data
  • Comparing variables
  • Tests of significance
  • Data Analysis ToolPak

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