Eric Lg Screen Tutorial

Slide 1: SEARCHING THE ERIC DATABASE Lamson Library Plymouth State University

Slide 2: What is ERIC? • Education Resources Information Center • The most specialized and comprehensive database of research on all aspects of education at all levels. • Indexes & abstracts over 600 specialized education journals, both professional and peer-reviewed. • Indexes & abstracts several hundred thousand ERIC Documents and Digests. • Many Full Text sources directly linked.

Slide 3: First Steps • Start at the Lamson Library website • Click on Databases link at left. • Select ERIC from list of databases • Sample research topic: “I need to find articles on some aspect of reading in grades 1-3.”

Slide 4: Use the THESAURUS tab to identify the correct ERIC DESCRIPTORS (Subject Headings) related to reading to search under.

Slide 5: Use the THESAURUS again to find descriptor primary education, to represent grades 1-3. Add this term as a second descriptor

Slide 14: Document Delivery (ILL) • Graduate students may request material through document delivery. • The service includes material that is owned by Lamson Library. • Articles will be mailed directly to the address provided in your request. • Plan ahead! It may take up to two weeks for delivery of material not owned by Lamson.

Slide 17: Ask a Librarian • Reference Librarians are available to answer any other questions you may have. • Email us through the “Ask a Librarian” link on the library website • Call us at 535-2455. • Chat with us between 11 am and 3 pm daily. • Still need help? Email Anne Kulig at annek@plymouth.edu.