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

Preparing for the NCIDQ

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

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.

Finding articles online with OmniFile on EBSCOhost

Learn how to find articles using OmniFile on EBSCOhost, an online collection of over 2 million articles from magazines and academic journals covering all subject areas.

Personal accounts in OmniFile

Learn how to set up a personal account in OmniFile so that you can save and share articles.

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.