Tutorials can help you learn a particular skill such as citing sources or using the Kravet eDesignTrade website.

Annotated bibliographies

Learn how to create a list of sources that you plan to use in your research paper and explain why you selected them.

Avoiding plagiarism

Learn how to avoid plagiarism in 20-25 minutes with this interactive tutorial. The MLA tutorial best fits with the DISD curriculum.

Informal citations

When your instructor doesn’t care how you cite as long as you do cite, follow this guide to cite every source you use - whether it’s a book, magazine, website, blog or video - and avoid plagiarism.

APA citations

Learn how to cite every source you use using APA style - whether it’s a book, magazine, website, blog or video - and avoid plagiarism.

Chicago Style citations

Learn how to cite every source you use using Chicago style - whether it’s a book, magazine, website, blog or video - and avoid plagiarism.

MLA citations

Learn how to cite every source you use using MLA style - whether it’s a book, magazine, website, blog or video - and avoid plagiarism.

Literature Reviews

Learn how to review the academic literature on a topic and write a lit review.

Oxford Art Online Help

Get an overview of Oxford Art Online and learn how to search, browse, and create a personal profile.

Finding books in ProQuest eBook Central

Watch this 3-minute video from ProQuest and learn how to find relevant ebooks in ProQuest eBook Central, an online collection of hundreds of thousands of academic books covering all subject areas.

Finding articles in ProQuest Central

Watch these brief videos from ProQuest and learn how to find relevant articles in ProQuest Central, an online collection of millions of articles from academic journals, trade journals, and popular magazines in all subject areas.

ProQuest Central Guide

A guide to all aspects of ProQuest Central including content, searching, and viewing results on the ProQuest platform.

Using Kravet’s eDesignTrade website

Learn how to use eDesignTrade, Kravet’s website for design professionals, to find current Kravet materials, trimmings, furniture and more.

Photocopying hand drafted originals

Watch this video from DISD Drafting Instructor Michelle Hamm and learn how best to copy your hand drafted plans.

Setting up your drafting table

Watch this 3-part video series from DISD Drafting Instructor Michelle Hamm and learn how to properly set up your drafting table. When you finish Part 1, move on to Part 2 and then Part 3.

Setting up your interior design home studio

Watch this video from DISD Drafting Instructor Michelle Hamm and learn how to properly set up your home work area, complete with drafting table.

Preparing for the NCIDQ

Learn the basics of the NCIDQ Examination and the best materials to help you study and prepare.