This document outlines an instructional library lab on researching and developing academic topics. It discusses key concepts like the information search process, refining topics, and analyzing literature reviews. Students are guided through exercises to define their topic of interest and develop research questions. They also learn about citation management tools and evaluating different sources. The goal is to help students join the scholarly conversation and effectively develop their research skills and topics.
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Literature Review Dissestion
1. Dissection:
Process, Topic,
and Product
Nicole Branch, MLIS
Holy Names University
Library
EDUC 205
September 4, 2013
2. Library Lab Structure
Concepts: How we find, use, evaluate, &
interact with information.
Skill: Discrete capabilities to aid in finding
and using information.
Tools: Information resources used to find,
organize, retrieve, and access
information.
3. Today we will cover…
Concept: The search process
Concept: Research as a conversation
Skill: Refining/developing a topic for search
Skill: Analyzing literature reviews
Tool: RefWorks
5. Search Process
Think back on a time when you
had to search for information
Reflect on the process you
used and how you felt as you
were going along
8. Research as a Conversation
Scholarly communication
Multiple viewpoints (sometimes
contradictory)
Informed by position (discipline,
area of expertise, background)
Conversation vs. debate
9. Being a Good Listener
Social conventions of
conversation
Lit review as a listening exercise
12. Information Search &
Literature Review Process
Initiation: Reference
Selection: Popular
Exploration:
Practitioner/Popular
Formulation:
Data/Scholarly
Presentation:
Scholarly (Primary)
Collection:
Scholarly
13. Basic (Narrative) Literature
Review
“A written document that develops a case
to establish a thesis. This review synthesizes
current knowledge pertaining to the
research question.”
- Machi & McEvoy
14. Advanced Literature Review
“A review that uses the work of the basic
review to formulate and argue a question
for original research.”
- Machi & McEvoy
15. Systematic Review
“A systematic review attempts to identify,
appraise and synthesize all the empirical
evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility
criteria to answer a given research
question.”
- Cochrane Library
16. Scholarly Areas of Interest
Theory
Instrument or assessment procedure
Effectiveness of a particular program
Social trend
Instructional Strategy
Preparing Literature Reviews- Pan
17. Examples
Theory: Brain-based learning
Instrument or assessment procedure:
Authentic Assessment of Teachers
Effectiveness of a particular program:
Restorative Justice in school settings
Social trend: Low enrollment of African
American students in bilingual
education programs
Instructional Strategy: Contrastive
linguistics, writing across the curriculum
18. Topic Break: Define
Define your topic interest area:
Theory
Instrument or assessment
procedure
Effectiveness of a particular
program
Social Trend
Something else?
20. Seeking out the Voices
HNU WorldCat
Education Research Guide
Reference Materials
21.
22. Topic Break: So What?
Step 1: Name your topic
I am studying….
Step 2: Add an indirect question
Because I want to…
Step 3: Answer “So What?”
In order to…
The Craft of Research, 3rd Ed., Booth, Colomb & Williams
23. So What?: Define Your Topic
Step 1: Name your topic
I am studying….
The experience of students that transition to college from high
schools with weak library cultures
Step 2: Add an indirect question
Because I want to…
Understand areas of academic need
Step 3: Answer “So What?”
In order to…
Add to professional understanding of how library services can
improve the academic success of under-resourced students.
The Craft of Research, 3rd Ed., Booth, Colomb & Williams
24. Topic Break: So What?
Step 1: Name your topic
I am studying….
Step 2: Add an indirect question
Because I want to…
Step 3: Answer “So What?”
In order to…
The Craft of Research, 3rd Ed., Booth, Colomb & Williams
25. Dissecting Lit Review
Groups of three
Analyze structure of the lit review
Report back
26. Reflection
Search for information on your topic
Reflect (in writing is great!) on your
experience
Frustrations
Victories
Process
Impact on how you perceive your topic
27. Closing
Feedback, please!
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Next Library Lab:
September 11, 2013, 4:30-7:30 pm
Topic: Academic Networking:
Finding the Conversation
Editor's Notes
From: Kuhlthau http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm
Initiation, when a person first becomes aware of a lack of knowledge or understanding and feelings of uncertainty and apprehension are common.
Selection, when a general area, topic, or problem is identified and initial uncertainty often gives way to a brief sense of optimism and a readiness to begin the search.
Exploration, when inconsistent, incompatible information is encountered and uncertainty, confusion, and doubt frequently increase and people find themselves “in the dip” of confidence.
Formulation, when a focused perspective is formed and uncertainty diminishes as confidence begins to increase.
Collection, when information pertinent to the focused perspective is gathered and uncertainty subsides as interest and involvement deepens.
Presentation, when the search is completed with a new understanding enabling the person to explain his or her learning to others or in someway put the learning to use.
Initiation, when a person first becomes aware of a lack of knowledge or understanding and feelings of uncertainty and apprehension are common.
Selection, when a general area, topic, or problem is identified and initial uncertainty often gives way to a brief sense of optimism and a readiness to begin the search.
Exploration, when inconsistent, incompatible information is encountered and uncertainty, confusion, and doubt frequently increase and people find themselves “in the dip” of confidence.
Formulation, when a focused perspective is formed and uncertainty diminishes as confidence begins to increase.
Collection, when information pertinent to the focused perspective is gathered and uncertainty subsides as interest and involvement deepens.
Presentation, when the search is completed with a new understanding enabling the person to explain his or her learning to others or in someway put the learning to use.
