This document provides guidance on conducting effective online research. It explains that online research involves using internet resources, especially information on the world wide web, to systematically investigate and study materials to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It recommends starting with a focused question and keywords, then using advanced search techniques like Boolean operators and quotation marks to filter results. It also advises evaluating sources based on criteria like authority, affiliation, audience level, currency, and reliability to find the most credible information from sources like scientific journals and established news sites.
The document discusses various online search and research skills, including how search engines work by using algorithms to provide relevant sources based on keywords. It also covers understanding search operators like AND, OR and NOT to refine searches, as well as using advanced search options and evaluating the authority, accuracy, timeliness and relevance of sources found online. The document provides examples to help readers improve their online research abilities.
This document provides instructions for identifying key concepts, developing search strategies, and searching the Business Source Complete database. It explains how to break down a research topic into key concepts to use in searches. Search strategies should combine concepts with Boolean operators like AND and OR. The database can be searched by entering concepts into search boxes and selecting the "Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals" option. Additional tips are provided for effective database searching techniques.
Beyond Googling: Search the Web and Databases EffectivelyNaomi Mellendorf
Beyond Googling: Searching the Web and Databases Effectively is a presentation meant to guide students, teachers, and anyone who desires to improve their searching abilities on the Web and databases.
This document provides an overview of how to effectively search for information using Google search. It discusses formulating search queries, using Boolean operators and search modifiers, filtering search results, and utilizing advanced search features. Examples of search engines, operators, and modifiers are given. Tips are provided for analyzing topics, using synonyms, describing needs concisely, and quoting phrases. Methods for saving useful websites located through searches are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of how to effectively conduct internet research. It discusses critical thinking skills that are important for research, such as considering different perspectives. It then covers various search strategies like using keywords, Boolean operators, and evaluating search engine results. The document also introduces several proprietary databases and other resources available through the Cleary University Library for further research. Criteria for evaluating online information such as accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage are also presented.
The document is a slide presentation on using natural language processing (NLP) for search engine optimization (SEO). It discusses how NLP can be used to analyze text data for SEO purposes, including preprocessing text through tokenization, normalization, and feature extraction. It also covers vectorization techniques and basic machine learning models that can be applied to NLP tasks for SEO, as well as resources for learning more about applying NLP in SEO. The presentation aims to show how NLP can power applications to help with content creation, link analysis, and other SEO tasks.
This document provides guidance on conducting effective online research. It explains that online research involves using internet resources, especially information on the world wide web, to systematically investigate and study materials to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It recommends starting with a focused question and keywords, then using advanced search techniques like Boolean operators and quotation marks to filter results. It also advises evaluating sources based on criteria like authority, affiliation, audience level, currency, and reliability to find the most credible information from sources like scientific journals and established news sites.
The document discusses various online search and research skills, including how search engines work by using algorithms to provide relevant sources based on keywords. It also covers understanding search operators like AND, OR and NOT to refine searches, as well as using advanced search options and evaluating the authority, accuracy, timeliness and relevance of sources found online. The document provides examples to help readers improve their online research abilities.
This document provides instructions for identifying key concepts, developing search strategies, and searching the Business Source Complete database. It explains how to break down a research topic into key concepts to use in searches. Search strategies should combine concepts with Boolean operators like AND and OR. The database can be searched by entering concepts into search boxes and selecting the "Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals" option. Additional tips are provided for effective database searching techniques.
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Beyond Googling: Searching the Web and Databases Effectively is a presentation meant to guide students, teachers, and anyone who desires to improve their searching abilities on the Web and databases.
This document provides an overview of how to effectively search for information using Google search. It discusses formulating search queries, using Boolean operators and search modifiers, filtering search results, and utilizing advanced search features. Examples of search engines, operators, and modifiers are given. Tips are provided for analyzing topics, using synonyms, describing needs concisely, and quoting phrases. Methods for saving useful websites located through searches are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of how to effectively conduct internet research. It discusses critical thinking skills that are important for research, such as considering different perspectives. It then covers various search strategies like using keywords, Boolean operators, and evaluating search engine results. The document also introduces several proprietary databases and other resources available through the Cleary University Library for further research. Criteria for evaluating online information such as accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage are also presented.
The document is a slide presentation on using natural language processing (NLP) for search engine optimization (SEO). It discusses how NLP can be used to analyze text data for SEO purposes, including preprocessing text through tokenization, normalization, and feature extraction. It also covers vectorization techniques and basic machine learning models that can be applied to NLP tasks for SEO, as well as resources for learning more about applying NLP in SEO. The presentation aims to show how NLP can power applications to help with content creation, link analysis, and other SEO tasks.
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CINAHL 3: Effective Searching is a short tutorial that will show you how to get the most out of your CINAHL searches.
1. The document discusses various techniques for searching online information, including using search engines, subject directories, and subject gateways.
2. It explains that search engines have huge databases but emphasize quantity over quality, while subject directories and subject gateways have smaller, more curated databases organized by subject.
3. Effective search strategies discussed include phrase searching, truncation, wildcards, Boolean operators, and setting limits to focus searches.
The document provides an overview of effective search strategies, discussing the pros and cons of different search engines and tools. It emphasizes that choosing the right search engine and using advanced features like Boolean operators, phrase searching and subject directories can help users find more relevant information. Meta-search engines and social search engines that gather results from multiple sources are presented as valuable options for comprehensive searching.
HotBot was launched in 1996 and was originally owned by Wired Magazine. It used the Inktomi database for search results. In 1998, it was acquired by Lycos and its market share declined. It was re-launched in 2002 to allow searches across multiple databases but continues to attract only a small amount of traffic. HotBot's algorithm considers keywords in titles, meta tags, and prominence in text, and it has advanced search features but some weaknesses like not including all features of the databases it searches across.
This document discusses various internet search methods including keyword searches, field searches, Boolean logic searches, and miscellaneous search methods. Keyword searches involve entering a search string or phrase. Field searches allow searching within specific fields like title or domain. Boolean logic uses operators like AND and OR to refine searches. Miscellaneous methods support different languages, spell checking, phone number searches, and math/equivalents.
This document describes TitleWave, a Chrome extension that uses data science to suggest better titles for Stack Overflow questions. It analyzes past question titles to distinguish between "good" and "bad" titles, and can suggest alternative titles when a user submits a question. The results found that one-third of the suggested titles were better than the original, and through iteration a sample title's quality score increased from 50.4% to 74%.
1) The document discusses various advanced search strategies that can be used within Google including using quotation marks to search for an exact phrase, limiting searches to words in the title using intitle or allintitle, excluding commercial sites using -com, limiting to educational sites using .edu, and searching within a specific site.
2) It provides examples of searches using these strategies such as searching for "halifax explosion of 1917" with and without quotes or searching "storm warning" and "storm warning".edu.
3) The document also discusses searching for specific file types like .pdf, .ppt, or .doc by adding the file extension like fractions.ppt.
This document provides strategies for effective online research. It recommends determining your topic and developing keywords. Search techniques like Boolean logic, truncation, and phrase searching are described. Boolean operators like AND, OR and NOT can broaden or narrow results. Truncation uses word roots to expand searches. Phrase searching finds exact phrases. Examples demonstrate combining techniques. Planning and evaluating sources is advised to improve search results.
This document provides a summary of Google's default search settings and how they can be customized through Google Preferences. It discusses factors that influence Google's PageRank algorithm such as popularity, importance, and term placement. It also describes how certain search techniques like word order, repetition, phrase searching, and stopping ignored words can impact search results. The document is intended to teach advanced Google search strategies and techniques.
Search skills and techniques can help users find information more efficiently. Improving search skills allows users to narrow results, find only relevant information, and explore topics more thoroughly. Search engine optimization (SEO) involves improving a website's visibility in search engine results pages to increase traffic. Key aspects of SEO include optimizing content, adding and modifying code, and increasing backlinks. Effective searching requires understanding search engines, algorithms, keywords, and user search behavior. Proper use of Boolean operators and other search techniques allows users to focus queries and find exactly what they need.
Google is a search engine that indexes webpages and content on the internet. It allows users to search for keywords and returns relevant results from its index in less than a second. The document discusses various search engine concepts like how they work, different search features available on Google like boolean operators, phrase searching and file type limiting. It also introduces some other Google products and databases like Images, News, Books, Scholar etc. and how they can be used to find images, videos, books and scholarly articles on the topics searched.
This document provides an introduction to citation searching and journal citation reports. It outlines how to use citation searching to find highly cited articles and authors, as well as those who have cited your own work. It also explains how journal citation reports can be used to find the most influential journals in a given field and compare the impact factors of different journals. The document gives guidance on using tools like Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports to conduct citation searching and analyze journal metrics.
This beginner-level class offers participants instruction on how to effectively search the Web using a wide variety of search engines, Web directories, and library databases. Attendees must already know how to use a mouse and keyboard.
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The document provides guidance on how to properly perform online research. It defines research and its types, lists the steps to effective online research, and names factors to consider such as source credibility and date. The document outlines dos and don'ts, recommends search engines and scholarly resources, and describes how to cite sources using APA format both in-text and in the references list. It concludes by emphasizing making a research plan and only using credible, up-to-date sources while avoiding plagiarism.
1. Google indexes web pages by having bots follow links and record all words on pages in titles, text, images and links.
2. By default, Google searches return pages containing all search terms. Quotations indicate exact phrases and punctuation is ignored unless in quotations.
3. Google ranks results based on word location, number of inbound links, and popularity of linking pages.
The document discusses search engines and their key components. It defines a search engine as an information retrieval system used to find information on computers or the web. It also defines crawlers, indexing, and URL normalization as important processes. The document then discusses algorithms used by search engines like PageRank, topic-sensitive PageRank, Hilltop, learning to rank, and image meta search. It analyzes the processing methods of common search engines like Google, Ask, and Yahoo. It finds that Google provides the most relevant results. The document explains features of Google like PageRank and how it utilizes result clicks to improve search results. It describes the text-based searching and architecture of Google search engine. Finally, it discusses future work like
This document provides guidance and questions for students on conducting research using the internet. It discusses evaluating internet sources, using effective search strategies like keywords and Boolean operators, and sharing findings. Search options covered include Google, library databases like InfoTrac, and domain name conventions. Students are encouraged to be careful about credibility and think critically about the information they find online.
1) The document provides tips for conducting effective online research, beginning with brainstorming topics, questions, and keywords.
2) It recommends using advanced search techniques like quotation marks, the minus sign, and limiting searches to specific domains to refine results and avoid irrelevant sources.
3) Key tips include being very specific in searches, using the advanced search features of search engines, and employing the Ctrl-F function to search within websites for needed information.
This document contains the resume of T.Raghavendra which summarizes his personal details, education qualifications, skills in manual testing, SQL, automation testing using Selenium, core Java programming language and details of an academic project on electricity generation using magnets. It also lists his co-curricular activities, achievements and strengths.
The document discusses how leaders can double worker productivity without increasing hours or hiring more people. It states that over 90% of CEOs feel their employees are not being utilized to their full potential. It provides tools for leaders to increase productivity, such as letting go of needing all the answers, being transparent, challenging and engaging employees, empowering them, recognizing them, and developing them. With these approaches, the document claims management can directly influence employee output to double, with benefits like higher retention, improved quality, and happier employees.
Please view the tutorials CINAHL 1 and CINAHL 2 before viewing this one.
CINAHL 3: Effective Searching is a short tutorial that will show you how to get the most out of your CINAHL searches.
1. The document discusses various techniques for searching online information, including using search engines, subject directories, and subject gateways.
2. It explains that search engines have huge databases but emphasize quantity over quality, while subject directories and subject gateways have smaller, more curated databases organized by subject.
3. Effective search strategies discussed include phrase searching, truncation, wildcards, Boolean operators, and setting limits to focus searches.
The document provides an overview of effective search strategies, discussing the pros and cons of different search engines and tools. It emphasizes that choosing the right search engine and using advanced features like Boolean operators, phrase searching and subject directories can help users find more relevant information. Meta-search engines and social search engines that gather results from multiple sources are presented as valuable options for comprehensive searching.
HotBot was launched in 1996 and was originally owned by Wired Magazine. It used the Inktomi database for search results. In 1998, it was acquired by Lycos and its market share declined. It was re-launched in 2002 to allow searches across multiple databases but continues to attract only a small amount of traffic. HotBot's algorithm considers keywords in titles, meta tags, and prominence in text, and it has advanced search features but some weaknesses like not including all features of the databases it searches across.
This document discusses various internet search methods including keyword searches, field searches, Boolean logic searches, and miscellaneous search methods. Keyword searches involve entering a search string or phrase. Field searches allow searching within specific fields like title or domain. Boolean logic uses operators like AND and OR to refine searches. Miscellaneous methods support different languages, spell checking, phone number searches, and math/equivalents.
This document describes TitleWave, a Chrome extension that uses data science to suggest better titles for Stack Overflow questions. It analyzes past question titles to distinguish between "good" and "bad" titles, and can suggest alternative titles when a user submits a question. The results found that one-third of the suggested titles were better than the original, and through iteration a sample title's quality score increased from 50.4% to 74%.
1) The document discusses various advanced search strategies that can be used within Google including using quotation marks to search for an exact phrase, limiting searches to words in the title using intitle or allintitle, excluding commercial sites using -com, limiting to educational sites using .edu, and searching within a specific site.
2) It provides examples of searches using these strategies such as searching for "halifax explosion of 1917" with and without quotes or searching "storm warning" and "storm warning".edu.
3) The document also discusses searching for specific file types like .pdf, .ppt, or .doc by adding the file extension like fractions.ppt.
This document provides strategies for effective online research. It recommends determining your topic and developing keywords. Search techniques like Boolean logic, truncation, and phrase searching are described. Boolean operators like AND, OR and NOT can broaden or narrow results. Truncation uses word roots to expand searches. Phrase searching finds exact phrases. Examples demonstrate combining techniques. Planning and evaluating sources is advised to improve search results.
This document provides a summary of Google's default search settings and how they can be customized through Google Preferences. It discusses factors that influence Google's PageRank algorithm such as popularity, importance, and term placement. It also describes how certain search techniques like word order, repetition, phrase searching, and stopping ignored words can impact search results. The document is intended to teach advanced Google search strategies and techniques.
Search skills and techniques can help users find information more efficiently. Improving search skills allows users to narrow results, find only relevant information, and explore topics more thoroughly. Search engine optimization (SEO) involves improving a website's visibility in search engine results pages to increase traffic. Key aspects of SEO include optimizing content, adding and modifying code, and increasing backlinks. Effective searching requires understanding search engines, algorithms, keywords, and user search behavior. Proper use of Boolean operators and other search techniques allows users to focus queries and find exactly what they need.
Google is a search engine that indexes webpages and content on the internet. It allows users to search for keywords and returns relevant results from its index in less than a second. The document discusses various search engine concepts like how they work, different search features available on Google like boolean operators, phrase searching and file type limiting. It also introduces some other Google products and databases like Images, News, Books, Scholar etc. and how they can be used to find images, videos, books and scholarly articles on the topics searched.
This document provides an introduction to citation searching and journal citation reports. It outlines how to use citation searching to find highly cited articles and authors, as well as those who have cited your own work. It also explains how journal citation reports can be used to find the most influential journals in a given field and compare the impact factors of different journals. The document gives guidance on using tools like Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports to conduct citation searching and analyze journal metrics.
This beginner-level class offers participants instruction on how to effectively search the Web using a wide variety of search engines, Web directories, and library databases. Attendees must already know how to use a mouse and keyboard.
This document provides research tips and an overview of library resources for a production and operations management course at the University of Mary Washington, including a description of the library catalog and databases, how to access them both on and off campus, and tips for searching and locating journal articles and books along with contact information for getting research help.
The document provides guidance on how to properly perform online research. It defines research and its types, lists the steps to effective online research, and names factors to consider such as source credibility and date. The document outlines dos and don'ts, recommends search engines and scholarly resources, and describes how to cite sources using APA format both in-text and in the references list. It concludes by emphasizing making a research plan and only using credible, up-to-date sources while avoiding plagiarism.
1. Google indexes web pages by having bots follow links and record all words on pages in titles, text, images and links.
2. By default, Google searches return pages containing all search terms. Quotations indicate exact phrases and punctuation is ignored unless in quotations.
3. Google ranks results based on word location, number of inbound links, and popularity of linking pages.
The document discusses search engines and their key components. It defines a search engine as an information retrieval system used to find information on computers or the web. It also defines crawlers, indexing, and URL normalization as important processes. The document then discusses algorithms used by search engines like PageRank, topic-sensitive PageRank, Hilltop, learning to rank, and image meta search. It analyzes the processing methods of common search engines like Google, Ask, and Yahoo. It finds that Google provides the most relevant results. The document explains features of Google like PageRank and how it utilizes result clicks to improve search results. It describes the text-based searching and architecture of Google search engine. Finally, it discusses future work like
This document provides guidance and questions for students on conducting research using the internet. It discusses evaluating internet sources, using effective search strategies like keywords and Boolean operators, and sharing findings. Search options covered include Google, library databases like InfoTrac, and domain name conventions. Students are encouraged to be careful about credibility and think critically about the information they find online.
1) The document provides tips for conducting effective online research, beginning with brainstorming topics, questions, and keywords.
2) It recommends using advanced search techniques like quotation marks, the minus sign, and limiting searches to specific domains to refine results and avoid irrelevant sources.
3) Key tips include being very specific in searches, using the advanced search features of search engines, and employing the Ctrl-F function to search within websites for needed information.
This document contains the resume of T.Raghavendra which summarizes his personal details, education qualifications, skills in manual testing, SQL, automation testing using Selenium, core Java programming language and details of an academic project on electricity generation using magnets. It also lists his co-curricular activities, achievements and strengths.
The document discusses how leaders can double worker productivity without increasing hours or hiring more people. It states that over 90% of CEOs feel their employees are not being utilized to their full potential. It provides tools for leaders to increase productivity, such as letting go of needing all the answers, being transparent, challenging and engaging employees, empowering them, recognizing them, and developing them. With these approaches, the document claims management can directly influence employee output to double, with benefits like higher retention, improved quality, and happier employees.
This document provides details on two alcohol and marijuana prevention programs at Winona State University: the Alcohol and College Life Course and Common Ground program.
The Alcohol and College Life Course is a new orientation course aimed at educating first-year students on the risks of alcohol and marijuana use through various modules and assignments. It has the goal of reducing alcohol and drug incidents on campus by 30% by 2020.
The Common Ground program uses heightened law enforcement, limiting student access to alcohol, and managing environmental factors to decrease excessive drinking. It aims to reduce alcohol incident reports by 5% during the 2016-2017 school year through initiatives like increased ID checking at bars and limiting availability.
Both programs provide budgets, timelines,
This document provides an introduction and first chapter to a dissertation on the threat of revolutionary terrorism in early 20th century Russia. It defines terrorism as using violence or threats of violence to further a revolutionary cause when open warfare is not possible. The introduction discusses the origins and growth of revolutionary groups in Russia in response to political and social frustrations under the autocratic tsarist regime. It argues that while terrorism on its own did not destabilize the state, it did weaken the government psychologically and hasten its downfall through assassinations of officials.
Las redes sociales son estructuras sociales compuestas por grupos de personas conectadas a través de relaciones como la amistad, el parentesco o intereses comunes. Las redes sociales en internet son aplicaciones que facilitan el contacto entre individuos. Las redes sociales están cambiando constantemente e influyendo en las instituciones educativas, ofreciendo beneficios como centralizar actividades, aumentar la comunicación y facilitar la coordinación de trabajos.
This document is a training record for an employee named Hassan Samir Hassan Sharaf who works as a Concierge Agent at the Palace Port Chalib Resort. It lists over 30 training courses and programs he has completed between 2008 and 2014, including courses on customer service, safety procedures, language skills and compliance topics. Many of the courses were 1-2 days and held onsite at the resort. The record shows the dates, duration and location of each training program, as well as whether the course was passed or failed.
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This document outlines the course policies, schedule, assignments, and expectations for a Communication and Technology course taught by Dr. Vinita Agarwal in Spring 2014. The course will examine innovations in communication techniques and applications of emerging technologies. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:45AM. Assignments include a weekly blog, technology review presentations, mini-thought papers, two exams, daily class participation, and a final portfolio. The document provides details on attendance, late policies, grading scale, academic integrity and support services. Important semester dates are also listed.
This document is a dissertation submitted for an MA in History that examines the parallels between 19th and 20th century anarchists and contemporary lone-wolf terrorists. The introduction provides context on the rise of lone-wolf terrorism and outlines how the dissertation will compare anarchist terrorists to modern lone wolf cases to identify similarities in tactics and motivations. It will analyze how individual terrorism emerged within anarchist movements and if there are common factors enabling increased lone wolf attacks today.
Ms. Aishwarya Singh completed a one-month training program at PTC India Ltd from August 10th to September 17th, 2015. During her training, she worked closely with the Business Development Group and made valuable contributions. The Vice President of HR at PTC India Ltd certified that Ms. Singh sincerely worked on her assignments during the training period.
This is a summary of the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District 14th and 16th Avenue Pump Station Abandonment Project. This presentation was given at the Community Meeting.
This document provides guidance on evaluating electronic information sources for research. It discusses formulating a research question and where to find answers, such as books, academic journals, newspapers, magazines and the internet. It outlines criteria for evaluating sources, such as checking the author and publisher, assessing the purpose and reliability of the information. It also discusses using search techniques like Boolean operators and quotation marks to refine searches. Domain name extensions like .edu and .gov are explained to determine the type of website. Steps of the research process, including developing search strategies and assessing source quality, are also outlined.
The document outlines 7 steps for middle and high school students to conduct powerful research:
1. Decide on a subject and develop a specific topic.
2. Ask the learning center staff for help via phone, email or in person.
3. Gather background information using encyclopedias and noting related book suggestions.
4. Use the library's databases and search for supporting websites.
5. Find books on the topic using the online catalog.
6. Find magazine articles using database indexes or browsing the collection.
7. Cite all sources using the database citation generators or online tools to create a bibliography.
The document discusses evaluating online sources and provides examples of search techniques using Google and Bing to find information on topics like Martin Luther King Jr. and conversions between measurements. It also covers evaluating the credibility of websites and using subject specific search engines or limiting searches to particular domains or file types.
The document provides guidance on how to conduct effective searches on the internet and evaluate the results. It discusses using specific search terms and operators like "+" and "-" to include or exclude terms. It also covers evaluating search results based on the accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage of websites. Formatting citations in APA and MLA styles is also addressed.
This document provides guidance on effective internet searching strategies. It discusses defining your search topic, identifying appropriate search locations, developing effective search queries, and evaluating the credibility of sources. Key recommendations include planning your search offline first by identifying questions and keywords. When searching, consider specialized databases and directories instead of only major search engines. Techniques for evaluating sources include examining the URL, domain, author credentials, and date of publication. Sources should be cross-referenced from different credible locations.
This document provides an overview of searching the internet. It discusses key topics like search engines, how they work, and tips for effective searching. Specific points covered include the different types of search engines like simple, standard, and meta search engines. Steps for better searching are outlined, including using Boolean logic and operators. Criteria for evaluating sources like authorship, accuracy, and currency are also reviewed.
This document provides an overview of resources available through the John F. Reed Library at Fort Lewis College, including searching the online catalog and databases, finding full-text articles, collecting and citing sources, and getting reference help from librarians. It outlines efficient search techniques using keywords, boolean operators, and quotation marks and recommends specific databases for psychology topics. Tips are also provided for requesting items through interlibrary loan and setting up citations in the APA format using EndNote software.
This document provides guidance on how to effectively search for and evaluate information found online or elsewhere. It outlines key steps such as knowing what you're looking for, developing search strategies, using effective search techniques, and evaluating websites based on accuracy, authority, perspective, currency, and coverage. Search engines and general search tips are also discussed.
This document provides instructions for completing a library assignment for a Psychology 101 course at Mercy College. It guides the student through searching the PsycINFO database to find a peer-reviewed empirical study on their topic. It explains how to use Boolean operators like AND and OR to combine search terms effectively. Finally, it outlines how to evaluate search results, access full texts, and cite articles properly in APA format.
This document outlines a 7-step process for conducting research: 1) Formulate a research question, 2) Gather background information, 3) Find past and current research in books, 4) Find past and current research in articles, 5) Find government research and open access articles, 6) Collect, read, evaluate, and write research materials, and 7) Cite research sources properly. It provides guidance for each step, such as using general resources to gain familiarity with a topic, searching the library catalog and databases for books and articles, evaluating sources for accuracy and authority, and citing sources to avoid plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of resources and search tips for the John F. Reed Library website, including searching the library catalog and databases, using keywords, boolean operators, and other search techniques to efficiently find scholarly sources for psychology topics. It also discusses how to save, export, and cite sources using EndNote Online and the APA citation style. Help from a librarian is available for any additional research or citation questions.
Rhet1302 Searching And Evaluating Resources Spring 2010Matt
The document provides information on using databases versus web sources for research. It explains that databases are preferred because they contain peer-reviewed scholarly sources while the web contains information of varying quality. The document then provides tips on how to evaluate websites and describes UT Dallas library resources for finding full texts, interlibrary loans, citation styles, and writing assistance.
The document provides an overview of searching for resources on human development through the John F. Reed Library website, including searching the catalog and databases, using keywords and Boolean operators to search efficiently, and tips for finding full-text articles and citing sources using EndNote. Key databases recommended for topics in psychology include EBSCO databases, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and JSTOR. Assistance is available from a librarian in person, via phone or email, or through a chat function on the library website.
This document provides tips and strategies for effectively researching information online. It discusses the importance of using reliable sources like purchased databases, library books, and pre-selected teacher-approved sites. It outlines steps to take when searching like using good keywords and synonyms. Important factors to examine in search results are the URL, author, date, and quality of information. Domain extensions can provide clues to the type of site. The document recommends using the triangle method of research by cross-checking information across multiple sources. Key strategies discussed are the REAL acronym for critical web searching which stands for Read, Examine, Ask, and Look. Other tips include searching within a specific site or domain, comparing different search engines, and evaluating website pairs
This document provides information on how to effectively search for and evaluate online resources. It discusses the variety of sources where information can be found, including websites, journals, books, videos and more. It explains what search engines and metasearch engines are and provides examples. Boolean operators that can be used to refine searches, such as AND, OR and NOT, are outlined. Tips are provided on how to evaluate sources based on their authority, bias, content, date and other factors. The differences between popular and scholarly resources are compared. Strategies for determining the authenticity of websites are described.
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This document provides guidance on evaluating websites for research purposes. It discusses evaluating websites based on several criteria: authority or author; objectivity and potential for bias; timeliness of information; relevance to research topic; and practice evaluating sample websites using these criteria. The document also reviews proper citation of online sources using APA style, including required elements like author, date, title, URL, and retrieval date when needed. Resources for citing online sources according to APA style are provided.
The document provides guidance on using library databases and distinguishing between different types of sources for research. It begins by outlining the key learning outcomes, which include searching databases fluently, distinguishing between scholarly and popular sources, determining relevance, and properly citing sources. It then explains the difference between search engines and library databases, with databases containing published scholarly research better suited for college-level work. The document further distinguishes between scholarly and popular sources, and reference sources. It provides tips for searching databases and evaluating search results.
This document provides an overview of research resources and services available at Buley Library. It describes the layout of the library including locations for different materials. It outlines how to search the library catalog to find books, DVDs, and eBooks. Call numbers and how books are arranged on the shelves are explained. Subject and keyword searching strategies are covered. The document also describes how to find journal and newspaper articles using databases and evaluates online information using the CRAP test. Research guides and ways to get help from the reference desk or librarians are highlighted.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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4. Web site criteria: Authority, accuracy, relevance, timeliness, purpose
Authority
• What makes this author qualified to publish on this topic?
Accuracy
• Is this source generally consistent with other credible sources?
Relevance
• Is the information presented in the source relevant to your assignment?
Timeliness
• Is the information too outdated to be currently credible?
Purpose
• What goal is this Web site trying to achieve? To inform? To persuade? To sell something?
5. What can you learn from the Web address?
Top-Level Domains
edu = Educational institutions
Example: http://www.actx.edu
A tilde symbol ( ~ ) in the URL
indicates that page is that of an
individual.
Example:
http://www.actx.edu/~jkcomerford
gov = Government institutions
mil = Military
org, net, info = Generic
com = Commercial
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom = uk
http://www.apple.com/uk/
Canada = ca
http://coca-cola.ca/
Australia = au
New Zealand = nz
Germany = de
6. Authority
• What is the domain name?
Does it have built-in
credibility?
• Is it clear who is responsible
for the page?
• What are the
author/publisher’s
credentials?
• Is the author qualified to write
on the given topic? Why?
• Is the information from the
sources listed reliable?
http://www.ihr.org
“About” has
information about
the site sponsor.
7. Authority (cont.): Backspace to the domain name/server.
The Journal of Historical Review, Spring 1982
(Vol. 3, No. 2), page 147.
http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v03/v03p147_Faurisson.html
Click at the end of the URL. Cursor
right once to remove highlight.
Backspace as needed.
8. Authority (cont.): Example
“The Historic Myth of Concentration
Camps”
http://pubweb.northwestern.edu/~abutz
/di/intro.html
The Hoax of the Twentieth
Century: The Case Against the
Presumed Extermination of
European Jewry
Arthur Butz
Assoc. Professor
Northwestern
University
9. Accuracy
• Are there statements you know to be
false?
• Are there references to show the source
of the information?
• Was the information peer-reviewed?
• Are there errors in spelling, punctuation,
or grammar?
• Is it consistent with what other sources
say about the topic?
• “Extraordinary claims require
extraordinary evidence.” Hume/Sagan
10. Relevance
• Does the information answer
your question?
• Does it meet the necessary
assignment requirements?
• Is it directed to the appropriate
audience?
11. Timeliness
• Does timeliness matter for this
topic?
• When was the information
published or last updated?
• Has newer information been
published?
• If the site provides references, how
old are they? (No references
provided.)
• Does the site contain outdated
statistics?
Page 1
Page 4
12. Purpose
• What is the reason for the website? To
sell, persuade, entertain, inform?
• Is there an obvious bias or prejudice?
• Are alternative points of view presented?
• Does the author omit important facts or
data ?
• Is the author affiliated with an
organization?
• If advertising appears on the page, is it
differentiated from the informational
content?
14. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Gale company)
• AC’s most comprehensive pro/con database.
• Covers both sides of numerous topics.
• Includes overviews that describe how the issue evolved.
• Contains essays from magazines, journals, and books.
• Contains statistics and links to high-quality Web sites.
15. Search steps for most library databases (Advanced Search)
Step 1. Translate
natural language
search terms into
database search
language. Enter
your terms into
the search boxes.Step 2. Select the
information field to be
searched for each term.
Step 3. Apply
limiters.
Step 4. Article
output:
Print
e-mail
download/save
16. Step 1. Search Terms in OVRC
Natural Language Database Language
Section 2
17. Example of database language search
Use quotation marks to find
the words of a phrase sitting
side by side in articles.
1,183
articles
1,069
articles
20. cats AND dogs
AND and OR are commands in most databases.
cats OR dogs
AND = Articles must have all
terms.
OR = Articles must have at least
one term.
Articles about
cats
Articles about
cats
Articles about
dogs
Articles about
dogs
Articles about cats and
dogs
Articles about cats or
dogs
21. Use AND as a command.
employ* AND subordinate AND privacy
“animal rights” AND horse
“foreign policy” AND russia
Articles must have
ALL of the terms
joined with AND.
Memory tip:
AND goes with ALL
Save time by restricting your search to
articles that have all your main topics.
22. Use OR as a command.
“jail time” OR sentenc* OR punish*
“family violence” OR “domestic violence”
Articles must have
at least ONE
of the terms joined with OR.
Memory tip:
OR goes with at
least ONE.
OR is especially good to use with
synonyms and alternatives.
boss* OR supervisor* OR manage*
e-mail OR email
23. What’s going on here?
Long search strings
Hard to find a word match in articles.
Search broken down into concepts
Easier to find a word match in articles.
308 articles2 articles
26. Known-item search
fields are not suitable
for this assignment.
Entire document
Known-item search fields vs. unknown-item search fields
Change “Document
Title” and “Publication
Title” to “Keyword.”
newsweek
“privacy in the work place”
27. What is searched when you select “Keyword”?
The body (text) of the articles
Introductory
text
Related
terms Article titles
30. OVRC limiters
Only use the limiters
you really need.
Limit to peer-
reviewed
publications when
required by the
assignment.
Limit the date range
searched when required
by the assignment,
which is fairly common.
32. List of retrieved articles (“Results”)
These two tabs are
the best ones for
pro/con assignments.
33. The sorting feature controls the order in which articles are shown.
Relevance
Publication date
Relevance: The articles are NOT sorted
by how relevant they are to your search
terms automatically. If this option is not
offered, you’ll have to judge relevance
on your own.
Publication date: When you sort results
by publication date, OVRC usually
displays the oldest articles first! You
can look at the last articles in the list,
and they will be the newest.
36. “Full-Text with Graphics” article print dialogue box
Right-click anywhere on the
article to pop up a menu like
this with a “print” and “print
preview” option. Do “print
preview” first.
38. Adobe Acrobat viewer displaying PDF article
The “hiding toolbar” contains
the printing and saving icons.
You must e-mail articles from
the “Full Text with Graphics”
view using the icons at the top
left of the page.
• Scanned in from print original.
• Real page numbers.
• Original photographs, charts,
drawings, etc.
39. Other AC Library databases that are good for pro/con assignments
Points of View Reference Center
(An EBSCO database)
• Search works like Google search.
• Lengthy, comprehensive reports.
• Statistics, charts, graphs
• Same basic features as OVRC with
different terminology and appearance.
• “Overview” and “Point” articles.
• Statistics, charts, graphs
40. Very important!!!
• Do not close your article without writing down some information that will
help you find it again if something goes wrong.
• At a minimum, write down the name of the database you are in, all or a
significant part of the title, and the author’s last name. (You will need the
name of the database for the citation anyway.)
• Using “Print Preview” first can prevent some problems, especially with
PDF documents.