Canvas Tips and Tricks 2022-2023 #20

June 19, 2023 • Uncategorized

Linking Articles in a Canvas Course

• There are several benefits to linking articles to the HSC library:
  • By using the permalink provided through the library website, the link in your course will never change.
  • When an article is linked, the library staff can see the resource’s usage and consider whether the resource is worth renewing.
  • HSC meets its contractual obligations to its vendors.
• Please note that this does not apply to:
  • Articles posted directly on a website (Example).
  • Government reports
    • Federal reports are public domain
    • State reports are not public domain. Look for permissions and/or limitations.
• Navigate to the Gibson D. Lewis Library home page. Click E-Books & Catalog, which will search all resources available to the library.
• So that it recognizes you as an HSC faculty or staff member, sign in at the upper right corner using your HSC username and password.
• Click on the article title to open.
• Best practices recommend including the citation with the link. Click Cite and select your preferred citation style. Paste the citation in the desired location in your Canvas course.
• Return to the catalog and click Share (next to the Cite button)
• Click copy link. If available, do not use the PDF link.
• Insert the link onto the citation in Canvas.
• By clicking the Save button (next to the Share button), the article will be in your Saved Items list.
• Success! You have just utilized best practices by correctly inserting a journal article into a Canvas course!

This article is also available in the Canvas Solutions Help Sheets.