The document outlines the research process for an ART 445 filmmaking class. It discusses developing a research question, finding background information and keywords, determining the best sources to search, beginning research, reevaluating searches, and evaluating search results. Key steps include narrowing topics, using keywords and Boolean operators in databases and sources like books, articles, and videos. The research process guide helps students efficiently find accurate information to improve their papers and credibility.

1. THE RESEARCH PROCESS
& EVALUATING RESOURCES
ART 445: FILMMAKING
JANUARY 30TH @ 2:00 PM
Jennifer Laski, Librarian
jclaski@ecsu.edu

2. CLASS OBJECTIVES
 Researching for ART 445
 Research Process
 Evaluating Resources

3. RESEARCH PROCESS
Where do you start?

4. RESEARCH PROCESS
1. Develop your research question
2. Find Background information & keywords
3. Determine the best place to start your search
4. Begin your research
5. Reevaluate your search
6. Evaluate your search results
7. Produce your final product

5. RESEARCH PROCESS : STEP 1
Developing your research topic:
 Consider your instructors directions
 If the topic is open:
 Choose a topic that interests you
 Be creative
 Not too broad

6. RESEARCH PROCESS : STEP 1
 Narrowing down your topic
 Limit the time period
 Focus on a geographic location (country, region, state, etc.)
 Subject specific context (artistic period, specialty area, etc.)

7. RESEARCH PROCESS : STEP 1 EXAMPLE
War & Film
History: Depictions of war in film over time
Cultural Context: Depictions of African American soldiers in film
Geographic/History: Czech films about the period of Soviet
control
How do the depictions of Soviet control differ in films produced by
Czech filmmakers versus those of American filmmakers?

8. Research Process : Step 1
Brainstorm

9. RESEARCH PROCESS : STEP 2
Background
Information
Keywords
How do the depictions of Soviet
control differ in films produced by
Czech filmmakers versus those of
American filmmakers?
Film Czech Soviet
Movie Czech
Republic
Russian
Motion
Picture
Czechoslovaki
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Communist
Cinema Eastern Block Totalitarian

10. DETERMINING WHERE TO START? - BRAINSTORMING
What kinds of sources do you need?

11. RESEARCH PROCESS: STEP 3 & 4
Video created by Kimbel Library. https://vimeo.com/13186317

12. RESEARCH PROCESS : STEP 3 & 4
Library Website Research Databases Online Sources
Library Books Scholarly Articles Webpages
Periodicals eBooks Articles
Research Assistance Steaming Video Industry Information
Use your keywords to search in appropriate places.
Combine keywords with Boolean Operators.

13. RESEARCH PROCESS: STEP 5
Not finding what you need? Reevaluate your
search!
Need more help? Set up an appointment with one
of the campus librarians!

14. RESEARCH PROCESS: STEP 6
Evaluating Information: Why it matters!
 Good resources make your paper better
 Ensures accurate information
Helps you to research more efficiently
 Increase YOUR credibility

15. RESEARCH PROCESS: STEP 6
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16. RESEARCHING FOR ART 445
Online Course Guide Specifically created for your
class
http://libguides.ecsu.edu/art445