The document provides information about evaluating and researching resources for academic work. It discusses different types of resources like books, websites, newspapers, journals and trade publications. It explains how to search the library database effectively using keywords, phrases, limits and exclusions. It also covers evaluating search results based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Databases relevant to specific subjects are highlighted, as well as resources for referencing and avoiding plagiarism. Overall the document offers guidance on conducting thorough research and evaluating information sources.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective searches to find information for academic projects. It discusses keywords, search tips, and databases. It encourages the reader to explore beyond just Google by using library resources and guides. It also provides guidance on evaluating sources based on currency, authority, and verifiability. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides an overview of information skills and resources for research. It discusses developing keywords and search strategies, evaluating sources, and tools for research like the library database, Google Scholar, inter-library loans, and citation management software. Library resources like databases, subject guides, and assistance from librarians are emphasized as important aids in the research process.
This document provides information about resources for research and evaluating sources. It discusses different types of resources like books, websites, newspapers, journals and trade publications. It explains what each resource type is good for and not as good for. The document also discusses how to search the university's Summon discovery tool and keywords. It provides tips on evaluating information sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Help resources from the university library are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at CUT to support research. It discusses information skills resources for various stages of research, how to search the library catalog and databases. Key databases covered include IEEE Xplore, Science Direct and Scopus. Standards available through CYS are also mentioned. Services like interlibrary loans and the virtual private network for off-campus access are highlighted. The presentation concludes with contact information for the subject librarian who can provide research assistance.
This document provides resources and guidance for research available through Middlesex University libraries. It outlines databases, tools, and services for accessing and evaluating information, including Summon, journal databases, citation tools, reference management, and guides for searching, referencing, and evaluating sources. Help is available from the subject librarian, including workshops covering resources, effective searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources for research available through Middlesex University Library. It discusses databases for accessing journal articles and other information, tools for evaluating and citing sources, and getting help from librarians. Key resources mentioned include Library Search for finding books and articles, journal databases like ACM Digital Library and IEEE Xplore, citation index Web of Science, Google Scholar, RefWorks for managing references, and guidance on the library website for searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
Information literacy involves being able to access, evaluate, and organize the vast amounts of information available. Key aspects include using electronic databases to search for articles and data, carefully evaluating websites for author credibility and bias, and using tools like RefWorks to organize research and cite sources properly. With so much information available, developing information literacy skills is crucial to effectively find and utilize relevant information while avoiding plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at Middlesex University. It discusses searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and comparing library searches to Google searches. Key resources highlighted include the library catalog, subject guides, databases for journals, standards and more. Tips are provided for searching databases effectively and saving references. The importance of evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity and currency is also emphasized.
This document provides tips and resources for conducting effective searches to find information for academic projects. It discusses keywords, search tips, and databases. It encourages the reader to explore beyond just Google by using library resources and guides. It also provides guidance on evaluating sources based on currency, authority, and verifiability. Contact information is provided for getting additional research help.
This document provides an overview of information skills and resources for research. It discusses developing keywords and search strategies, evaluating sources, and tools for research like the library database, Google Scholar, inter-library loans, and citation management software. Library resources like databases, subject guides, and assistance from librarians are emphasized as important aids in the research process.
This document provides information about resources for research and evaluating sources. It discusses different types of resources like books, websites, newspapers, journals and trade publications. It explains what each resource type is good for and not as good for. The document also discusses how to search the university's Summon discovery tool and keywords. It provides tips on evaluating information sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency. Help resources from the university library are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at CUT to support research. It discusses information skills resources for various stages of research, how to search the library catalog and databases. Key databases covered include IEEE Xplore, Science Direct and Scopus. Standards available through CYS are also mentioned. Services like interlibrary loans and the virtual private network for off-campus access are highlighted. The presentation concludes with contact information for the subject librarian who can provide research assistance.
This document provides resources and guidance for research available through Middlesex University libraries. It outlines databases, tools, and services for accessing and evaluating information, including Summon, journal databases, citation tools, reference management, and guides for searching, referencing, and evaluating sources. Help is available from the subject librarian, including workshops covering resources, effective searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources for research available through Middlesex University Library. It discusses databases for accessing journal articles and other information, tools for evaluating and citing sources, and getting help from librarians. Key resources mentioned include Library Search for finding books and articles, journal databases like ACM Digital Library and IEEE Xplore, citation index Web of Science, Google Scholar, RefWorks for managing references, and guidance on the library website for searching, referencing, and evaluating information.
Information literacy involves being able to access, evaluate, and organize the vast amounts of information available. Key aspects include using electronic databases to search for articles and data, carefully evaluating websites for author credibility and bias, and using tools like RefWorks to organize research and cite sources properly. With so much information available, developing information literacy skills is crucial to effectively find and utilize relevant information while avoiding plagiarism.
This document provides an overview of library resources available at Middlesex University. It discusses searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and comparing library searches to Google searches. Key resources highlighted include the library catalog, subject guides, databases for journals, standards and more. Tips are provided for searching databases effectively and saving references. The importance of evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity and currency is also emphasized.
This document provides guidance and resources for students to find reliable information for coursework assignments. It outlines search tips and library databases that can be used to research topics like social identity, fake news, and environmental issues. The document recommends evaluating information based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. It directs students to subject library guides and librarian support for help in navigating resources and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources for research and information skills. It discusses evaluating information sources and accessing library resources such as databases, journal articles, and citation management tools. The document also addresses preparing literature searches, streamlining searches, and finding subject guides and help from librarians. Resources covered include the library catalog, databases like ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and citation management software like Cite Them Right Online. Tips are provided for life after university including accessing academic information, using other libraries, and keeping up to date in one's field.
This document provides information and resources for researching literature, including:
- An overview of what a literature review is and its purpose of setting the scene, surveying current knowledge, and identifying gaps.
- Instructions on how to access library resources such as the library search, databases, and subject guides from the university hub.
- Tips for effective searching including using keywords and filters, and evaluating information sources.
- Recommendations for specific databases useful for maths literature, citation searching, and accessing open research.
- Information on interlibrary loans, reference management software, evaluating information, and getting additional help from librarians.
This document provides instructions for exporting references from Google Scholar to RefWorks. It explains that Google Scholar needs to be synced with RefWorks by selecting RefWorks as the citation manager in Google Scholar settings. There are then two ways to export citations to RefWorks directly from Google Scholar search results or by accessing the full text through a university library link while logged into the university system. Contact information is provided for getting further help from a librarian.
This document discusses resources for research and evaluating information sources. It provides guidance on searching library databases like Summon, which allows access to academic books and journals, versus Google. Key criteria are outlined for evaluating information sources, such as authority, relevance, objectivity and currency. Tips are provided for accessing materials not available in the library, including requesting books and using other libraries.
This document discusses how students can get the most value from their university library resources. It begins by listing the objectives of learning the best tools for research, how to use them, finding free full text sources, evaluating sources, and ensuring academic integrity. Several pages then provide more details on the various research tools and databases available through the library for finding scholarly articles, industry and market reports, company information, and statistics. It also discusses effective search techniques and how to obtain full text articles that are not available in the library's collections. The document concludes with brief sections on properly citing sources, evaluating information quality, and where students can get help with using library resources.
The document provides an overview of resources available at the LRC for ITCT students. It introduces the program liaison Melanie Parlette and outlines that students will learn to locate sections of the LRC website, perform basic searches and narrow results, and find tools for citations. Students are directed to their research guide for the subject area and shown databases and discovery search options. An example search topic is given on how multitasking affects learning. Methods for evaluating sources like the CRAAP test are also introduced. In summary, the document orients ITCT students to resources at the LRC for research.
This presentation was provided by Mark Llauferseiler of the University of Oklahoma, during part one of the NISO two-part webinar "Labor and Capacity for Research Data Management," which was held on March 11, 2020.
Ecp 11 created by hedley. hendricks and presented by gerald LouwGerald Louw
This document provides information on information literacy for ECP. It defines information literacy as the ability to recognize the value of information and use it to make informed choices. An information literate person has library skills like understanding subject categories and computer skills to navigate library and internet resources. The 5 steps of information literacy are recognizing the need for information, critically thinking about a topic, reading and taking notes, defining keywords, and finding information. Tools for finding information include the library catalog, databases, and the web. Tasks that require information literacy include writing assignments, presenting, and designing posters or brochures. The document demonstrates how to search the UWC library website and databases to locate information. It also provides guidance on evaluating information and referencing sources
Data management basics, for UC Davis EDU 292Phoebe Ayers
This document provides information and guidance about data management for EDU 292. It lists resources for data management from UC Davis Libraries and highlights key reasons for properly managing research data such as reproducibility, credibility, and fulfilling requirements. It discusses metadata, storage options, backups, file formats, and security. It also covers citing data sources accurately and linking works together. The document encourages participants to consider aspects like long-term maintenance, access, and version control for research data and raises questions to facilitate planning proper data management practices.
This document provides an overview of an educational research class that covers contacting the library, using ILLiad and RefWorks, and practicing locating peer-reviewed articles in databases. The goals are to understand how to access library resources online, sign up for interlibrary loan and citation management accounts, and search databases for relevant research articles on a given topic. Key databases recommended for finding educational research include Education Research Complete, ERIC, and PsycINFO.
This document discusses using MediaWiki platforms to analyze learning through open educational resources and learning analytics. MediaWiki allows for verbatim reuse, adaptation, remixing, and redistribution of open content. Tracking user interactions through "paradata" like favorites, tags, and linked content can provide insights into learning. Learning analytics aims to measure, collect, analyze and report data about learners and contexts to optimize learning. Case studies discussed include using badges and analytics on Wikipedia to measure engagement and quality of contributions. Tools like Snuggle and WikiLyticscan help analyze editing patterns and quality. Overall, the document calls for using MediaWiki tools to support education and contributing to their development.
This document provides an overview of resources available through the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) for finding, analyzing, and using social science data. It describes how to search for data using keywords or browse by topic, and how to filter search results. It also notes that data can be found through external search engines like ISI Web of Science or Data.gov. The document reviews the study home page and available documentation files. It explains how to download files or analyze data online. Finally, it lists some other ICPSR tools like a bibliography of data-related literature and specialty archives/thematic collections.
This document discusses various topics related to digital humanities and academic research, including:
- Information discovery through resources like databases, e-books, interlibrary loans, and data management plans.
- Conducting searches using tools like Multisearch, limiting searches, and citing sources.
- The differences between Google and Google Scholar and how each searches scholarly literature.
- Details on resources like archives, reading lists, JSTOR, and accessing materials through interlibrary loans or external libraries.
- The relationship between information needs, research questions, and research design, whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
2012 the literature review_industrial_systemsengineeringpalfordtamu
This document provides an overview of different types of information resources for conducting literature reviews, including catalogs, indexes, databases, web directories, and search engines. It discusses how each resource is structured and best used. The document also provides examples of specific resources for different subject areas, as well as tips for managing references and citations.
eResources, Literature search and Reference Management SoftwareVenkitachalam Sriram
This presentation is useful for research scholars and teachers to learn about some popular online information and 'Zotero' reference management software
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a workshop on finding research evidence including developing search strategies, evaluating information quality and relevance, managing references, and using resources like Summon and journal databases. It discusses searching techniques like keywords, citation searching, and refining searches. Tips are provided on keeping up-to-date in one's subject area and accessing resources outside the university. The document also covers evaluating information sources and introduces referencing styles and bibliographic management software.
This document provides information and resources for students on conducting research for coursework. It includes tips on searching the library database effectively using keywords, filters, and search limits. Various library databases are introduced for finding academic sources like journal articles. Criteria for coursework assessments focus on problem description, solution, evaluation and language quality. Strategies are presented for evaluating online information sources based on their authority, relevance, objectivity and currency. Students are directed to additional guides and contacts for research help.
This document provides information on developing effective research skills. It discusses developing search strategies, critically evaluating information sources, and using quality resources like peer-reviewed journal articles. It introduces several library databases for finding relevant and up-to-date sources, and teaches how to manage references and citations to avoid plagiarism using RefWorks. The document also provides guidance on continuing research and professional development after university.
This document provides guidance and resources for students to find reliable information for coursework assignments. It outlines search tips and library databases that can be used to research topics like social identity, fake news, and environmental issues. The document recommends evaluating information based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. It directs students to subject library guides and librarian support for help in navigating resources and evaluating information.
This document provides an overview of resources for research and information skills. It discusses evaluating information sources and accessing library resources such as databases, journal articles, and citation management tools. The document also addresses preparing literature searches, streamlining searches, and finding subject guides and help from librarians. Resources covered include the library catalog, databases like ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and citation management software like Cite Them Right Online. Tips are provided for life after university including accessing academic information, using other libraries, and keeping up to date in one's field.
This document provides information and resources for researching literature, including:
- An overview of what a literature review is and its purpose of setting the scene, surveying current knowledge, and identifying gaps.
- Instructions on how to access library resources such as the library search, databases, and subject guides from the university hub.
- Tips for effective searching including using keywords and filters, and evaluating information sources.
- Recommendations for specific databases useful for maths literature, citation searching, and accessing open research.
- Information on interlibrary loans, reference management software, evaluating information, and getting additional help from librarians.
This document provides instructions for exporting references from Google Scholar to RefWorks. It explains that Google Scholar needs to be synced with RefWorks by selecting RefWorks as the citation manager in Google Scholar settings. There are then two ways to export citations to RefWorks directly from Google Scholar search results or by accessing the full text through a university library link while logged into the university system. Contact information is provided for getting further help from a librarian.
This document discusses resources for research and evaluating information sources. It provides guidance on searching library databases like Summon, which allows access to academic books and journals, versus Google. Key criteria are outlined for evaluating information sources, such as authority, relevance, objectivity and currency. Tips are provided for accessing materials not available in the library, including requesting books and using other libraries.
This document discusses how students can get the most value from their university library resources. It begins by listing the objectives of learning the best tools for research, how to use them, finding free full text sources, evaluating sources, and ensuring academic integrity. Several pages then provide more details on the various research tools and databases available through the library for finding scholarly articles, industry and market reports, company information, and statistics. It also discusses effective search techniques and how to obtain full text articles that are not available in the library's collections. The document concludes with brief sections on properly citing sources, evaluating information quality, and where students can get help with using library resources.
The document provides an overview of resources available at the LRC for ITCT students. It introduces the program liaison Melanie Parlette and outlines that students will learn to locate sections of the LRC website, perform basic searches and narrow results, and find tools for citations. Students are directed to their research guide for the subject area and shown databases and discovery search options. An example search topic is given on how multitasking affects learning. Methods for evaluating sources like the CRAAP test are also introduced. In summary, the document orients ITCT students to resources at the LRC for research.
This presentation was provided by Mark Llauferseiler of the University of Oklahoma, during part one of the NISO two-part webinar "Labor and Capacity for Research Data Management," which was held on March 11, 2020.
Ecp 11 created by hedley. hendricks and presented by gerald LouwGerald Louw
This document provides information on information literacy for ECP. It defines information literacy as the ability to recognize the value of information and use it to make informed choices. An information literate person has library skills like understanding subject categories and computer skills to navigate library and internet resources. The 5 steps of information literacy are recognizing the need for information, critically thinking about a topic, reading and taking notes, defining keywords, and finding information. Tools for finding information include the library catalog, databases, and the web. Tasks that require information literacy include writing assignments, presenting, and designing posters or brochures. The document demonstrates how to search the UWC library website and databases to locate information. It also provides guidance on evaluating information and referencing sources
Data management basics, for UC Davis EDU 292Phoebe Ayers
This document provides information and guidance about data management for EDU 292. It lists resources for data management from UC Davis Libraries and highlights key reasons for properly managing research data such as reproducibility, credibility, and fulfilling requirements. It discusses metadata, storage options, backups, file formats, and security. It also covers citing data sources accurately and linking works together. The document encourages participants to consider aspects like long-term maintenance, access, and version control for research data and raises questions to facilitate planning proper data management practices.
This document provides an overview of an educational research class that covers contacting the library, using ILLiad and RefWorks, and practicing locating peer-reviewed articles in databases. The goals are to understand how to access library resources online, sign up for interlibrary loan and citation management accounts, and search databases for relevant research articles on a given topic. Key databases recommended for finding educational research include Education Research Complete, ERIC, and PsycINFO.
This document discusses using MediaWiki platforms to analyze learning through open educational resources and learning analytics. MediaWiki allows for verbatim reuse, adaptation, remixing, and redistribution of open content. Tracking user interactions through "paradata" like favorites, tags, and linked content can provide insights into learning. Learning analytics aims to measure, collect, analyze and report data about learners and contexts to optimize learning. Case studies discussed include using badges and analytics on Wikipedia to measure engagement and quality of contributions. Tools like Snuggle and WikiLyticscan help analyze editing patterns and quality. Overall, the document calls for using MediaWiki tools to support education and contributing to their development.
This document provides an overview of resources available through the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) for finding, analyzing, and using social science data. It describes how to search for data using keywords or browse by topic, and how to filter search results. It also notes that data can be found through external search engines like ISI Web of Science or Data.gov. The document reviews the study home page and available documentation files. It explains how to download files or analyze data online. Finally, it lists some other ICPSR tools like a bibliography of data-related literature and specialty archives/thematic collections.
This document discusses various topics related to digital humanities and academic research, including:
- Information discovery through resources like databases, e-books, interlibrary loans, and data management plans.
- Conducting searches using tools like Multisearch, limiting searches, and citing sources.
- The differences between Google and Google Scholar and how each searches scholarly literature.
- Details on resources like archives, reading lists, JSTOR, and accessing materials through interlibrary loans or external libraries.
- The relationship between information needs, research questions, and research design, whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
2012 the literature review_industrial_systemsengineeringpalfordtamu
This document provides an overview of different types of information resources for conducting literature reviews, including catalogs, indexes, databases, web directories, and search engines. It discusses how each resource is structured and best used. The document also provides examples of specific resources for different subject areas, as well as tips for managing references and citations.
eResources, Literature search and Reference Management SoftwareVenkitachalam Sriram
This presentation is useful for research scholars and teachers to learn about some popular online information and 'Zotero' reference management software
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a workshop on finding research evidence including developing search strategies, evaluating information quality and relevance, managing references, and using resources like Summon and journal databases. It discusses searching techniques like keywords, citation searching, and refining searches. Tips are provided on keeping up-to-date in one's subject area and accessing resources outside the university. The document also covers evaluating information sources and introduces referencing styles and bibliographic management software.
This document provides information and resources for students on conducting research for coursework. It includes tips on searching the library database effectively using keywords, filters, and search limits. Various library databases are introduced for finding academic sources like journal articles. Criteria for coursework assessments focus on problem description, solution, evaluation and language quality. Strategies are presented for evaluating online information sources based on their authority, relevance, objectivity and currency. Students are directed to additional guides and contacts for research help.
This document provides information on developing effective research skills. It discusses developing search strategies, critically evaluating information sources, and using quality resources like peer-reviewed journal articles. It introduces several library databases for finding relevant and up-to-date sources, and teaches how to manage references and citations to avoid plagiarism using RefWorks. The document also provides guidance on continuing research and professional development after university.
This document provides information about resources for research at Middlesex University. It discusses evaluating a range of resources, including books, web pages, newspapers, journals, popular journals, and company information. It encourages developing search strategies using keywords and related subjects. The document emphasizes that not all information is available online and provides tips for searching the library catalog and databases like Summon. It contrasts searching Google with searching academic databases and recommends evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. Contact information is provided for a librarian for any additional questions.
This document provides an overview of resources and information for research, including search strategies, evaluating sources, and referencing. It discusses library databases for research, such as IEEE Xplore and Web of Science, and summarizes tips for effective searching. Guidelines are presented for literature reviews, managing references using RefWorks, and evaluating information quality. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching topics related to computing. It discusses various information sources like books, journals, websites and databases. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating sources based on their authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency. It also introduces library search tools and databases that can help find relevant academic materials. Key evaluation criteria like authority, relevance, intent, objectivity and currency are highlighted when assessing different sources for an essay on network security.
This document provides information on research skills for a computing course. It discusses developing effective search strategies, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using quality resources to support projects. Key resources covered include library databases, Summon, journal articles, Google Scholar, and Zetoc Alerts for staying up-to-date. Referencing software like RefWorks and plagiarism guides are also mentioned. The document emphasizes evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency to ensure high-quality research.
This document provides information on research skills for a course on privacy and security. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information sources, and using quality resources that are relevant to one's project. It also outlines criteria for coursework, including the ability to identify issues, consider opposing views, assess sources, and produce quality references. Resources covered include library databases, Summon, journal articles, Google Scholar, and tools for managing references. The document aims to help students conduct effective research and evaluate information sources.
This document provides information and guidance on research skills for students. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information quality and relevance, and using appropriate referencing. Key resources for research are described, including library databases for articles, books, and standards. Criteria for evaluating information sources include authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency. Tips are provided for refining searches, accessing full texts, and using inter-library loans. Students are directed to subject library guides and contacts for further research help.
This document provides information about resources for a math workshop on research skills. It discusses library resources available through the university system, including the library search tool, subject guides, databases, and inter-library loans. It also covers referencing tools like Cite Them Right Online and tips for creating references and being consistent in referencing style. Additional math-specific resources are highlighted like Wolfram MathWorld, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn Learning. Contact information is provided for getting further help from the librarian.
This document provides guidance on finding information and inspiration for a product design course. It outlines several library resources for research, including the library search tool and Google Scholar. Students are instructed to choose a resource, present on what it is and its features/limitations, and how they could use it in their studies. The document also discusses evaluating information sources based on their authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency. It notes some red flags to watch out for, like bias, lack of evidence or expertise. Overall, the document aims to introduce students to researching tools in the library and teach skills for critically assessing sources.
This document provides information on developing research skills for a computing project. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, evaluating information sources for quality and relevance, and using appropriate referencing. Key resources for research are identified, such as journal databases, interlibrary loans, and citation management tools. Evaluation criteria are outlined, like considering the authority, relevance, objectivity and currency of sources. Tips are provided on refining searches, accessing full-text articles, and getting help from the subject librarian.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and evaluating information beyond Google. It discusses developing effective search strategies using keywords and databases. It also covers topics like referencing, evaluating sources, and presentation skills. The document recommends resources like the library website, databases, and LinkedIn Learning to help students improve their research and evaluation abilities.
This document provides an overview of resources for researching and writing academic papers. It discusses searching the library database and online sources, evaluating information, developing search strategies using keywords, and tools for citing references such as Cite Them Right Online and IEEE style guidelines. The document emphasizes that the library database provides a better quality of sources than Google and contains specialized databases, journals, and resources for subjects like engineering standards. It also describes how to request items not available in the library collection through interlibrary loans.
This document provides an overview of library resources and search techniques. It discusses databases, books, journals, and evaluating sources. It compares searching Google versus the library database. It also covers topics like referencing, plagiarism, and evaluating information. Key resources mentioned include the library website, subject guides, databases like Cite Them Right and LinkedIn Learning, and contacting the subject librarian for additional help.
This document provides an overview of resources for research and evaluating information. It discusses searching library databases like Summon, as well as tools for refining searches. Types of sources are described, such as books, journals, and websites. Criteria for evaluating information are covered, including authority, relevance, objectivity, and currency. The document also introduces library services for interlibrary loans, referencing, and getting help from subject librarians.
This document provides information about resources and skills for research at Middlesex University. It discusses search strategies, obtaining and evaluating information, referencing, and literature reviews. It also describes various library databases, citation management tools, and other resources available through the university library. Tips are provided on refining searches, managing search results, and evaluating information sources. Contact information is included for librarian assistance.
This document provides guidance on developing effective research skills for academic projects. It outlines how to formulate a search strategy using relevant keywords and databases. It emphasizes evaluating information sources for quality, authority, relevance and objectivity. Referencing sources properly is also discussed. Students are directed to library resources that can help with conducting research, citing sources, and staying up to date in their field after graduation.
This document provides information about resources for research and evaluating information. It discusses developing an effective search strategy, available resources and how to use them. It examines choosing the right resource type, developing keywords, searching databases and evaluating information sources based on authority, relevance, objectivity and currency. Help resources are provided, including subject guides, inter-library loans, librarian contact details and online support.
This document provides resources and guidance for researching and evaluating information. It outlines tools available through the university library for accessing and searching resources like databases, journal articles, and library guides. It covers evaluating information sources, citing and referencing sources, and managing references using RefWorks. Key topics covered include searching library databases and Google Scholar, accessing full texts, setting up alerts, evaluating information, and citing sources using styles like Harvard and IEEE.
This document provides resources and guidance for researching computing topics at Middlesex University. It outlines the workshop topics which include available resources, effective searching, evaluating information, and referencing. It then lists the marking guidelines for assessments. The rest of the document describes various library databases, tools for citation searching, managing references, and evaluating information sources. It also provides contact information for librarian assistance.
This document provides an overview of the library resources, services, and support available to BIMM students at Middlesex University. It describes how to access and use the library search to find books, articles, and other materials. It also outlines specialized databases, journal databases, citation searching on Web of Science, standards on British Standards Online, interlibrary loans, and reference management using RefWorks. Tips on developing effective search strategies and managing search results are provided, along with information on assistance resources.
Finding dissertations in the library 2022.pptxEISLibrarian
This document provides instructions for finding dissertations in the Middlesex University Library. It explains how to access the library search through myUniHub and sign in to view full text resources. Users can search for dissertations by keyword, subject, or program. Search results can be refined to show only dissertations. Selecting a dissertation title will display bibliographic information needed to request a physical copy, which can only be used within the library. The repository also allows searching for PhD dissertations online. Contact information is provided for librarian assistance.
This document provides guidance on conducting research for a dissertation or literature review. It outlines strategies for developing an effective search plan, including defining keywords and search terms. It also reviews resources for obtaining information, such as the library search tools, subject databases, and interlibrary loans. Tips are provided for evaluating search results and referencing sources properly. The marking criteria for dissertations emphasize demonstrating a full understanding of the topic context through a critical analysis and evaluation of prior research.
This document provides instructions for requesting a book from the Middlesex University library. It explains how to search for and find a book using the library catalog, place a request if the book is checked out, receive a notification by email when it is available for pickup, and cancel a request if needed. The process involves signing into the library catalog with university credentials, clicking "request" and "send request", and then finding the book on the shelf or receiving it by post if a distance learner.
This document provides tips for effectively searching the internet and evaluating online information. It discusses using search engines like Google but notes limitations like unreliable information and manipulated search results. Alternative search techniques are presented for broadening searches and finding specific information. Methods for critically evaluating websites and information are outlined. Academic databases and library resources are positioned as alternatives for finding quality sources, and accessing full texts through a university library is described.
This document provides instructions for managing your library account through the university library system. It explains how to view and renew items on loan, see requests and fines, and access a history of previous loans. Users can sign into their library account to check due dates, renew books automatically or manually, and cancel requests. If help is needed, librarians are available via chat or email to assist with accessing full text materials or troubleshooting other issues.
This document provides instructions for exporting references from MathSciNet and importing them into RefWorks. It explains how to search MathSciNet and select references to export, copy the references into Notepad, save the file on your computer, open RefWorks and import the saved file, and optionally edit the references after importing. The summary concludes by providing links for getting further help from librarians.
This document provides an overview of how to use RefWorks to manage citations and create bibliographies while writing academic documents. Key points:
- RefWorks allows users to create citations from their references and generate bibliographies in thousands of citation styles.
- The RefWorks Citation Manager add-in for Word allows users to cite references as they write by inserting citations that are automatically formatted and updating the bibliography.
- To use the Citation Manager, users first add the RefWorks add-in in Word, log into their RefWorks account, select a citation style, and turn on bibliography generation. They can then insert citations into their document from the references displayed.
This document discusses how to edit references in RefWorks. It explains that you need to change the display to "Citation View" to see what information is missing from references. Fields highlighted in blue are "possibly required" and yellow are "required" by the chosen referencing style. You can then click on a reference to open it for editing and add missing details. It also provides other editing options like manually editing fields or getting suggestions to help fill them in.
To upload a PDF into RefWorks, select "Add" and "Upload Document" to find and select the PDF from your computer. RefWorks will create a reference using text from the PDF that can be edited. PDFs can also be dragged directly into RefWorks. If a reference already exists for a PDF, the file can be associated by opening the reference and dragging the PDF onto the side panel. Further help is available by contacting a librarian.
5 RefWorks Organising and Managing your referencesEISLibrarian
This document provides instructions for organizing and managing references in RefWorks. It describes how to create projects to separate references by research topic or create folders to organize references. References can be moved between folders but will remain in the "All References" folder. New references are initially placed in the "Last Imported" folder. Folders can be shared with other RefWorks users for read-only or editing access. The document also explains how to find and remove duplicate references.
4 RefWorks Exporting references from the InternetEISLibrarian
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3 RefWorks Exporting references from Google ScholarEISLibrarian
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2 RefWorks Exporting references from Library Search and journal databasesEISLibrarian
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RefWorks is bibliographic management software that allows users to collect, organize, and share references. It enables users to create in-text citations and bibliographies in written work. To set up an account, users access RefWorks through their university library databases page, create an account using their university email, and activate it by checking for an activation email. Once the brief RefWorks tour is complete, users can start importing references and learn more features through additional guides. Help is available by contacting a subject librarian or using the online chat.
Saracens High School discusses the importance of communication and evaluating information. It notes that communication involves considering different spellings, related topics at different levels of detail, and synonyms. Evaluating information requires assessing the authority, relevance, intent, objectivity, and currency of the source.
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This document discusses library resources for research. It covers searching the library catalog and databases, evaluating information sources, and referencing styles. Key topics include searching for journal articles, creating references in both Harvard and Cite Them Right styles, and assessing the authority and relevance of sources. Interactive exercises guide participants in choosing search keywords and topics, finding peer-reviewed articles, and evaluating information on a subject guide.
This document outlines the agenda and content covered in an EPQ Support Workshop at Copthall School. The workshop covers becoming a critical searcher through evaluating information sources based on relevance, expertise, viewpoint, intended audience, evidence, and date of publication. It teaches searching and recording skills like keeping an annotated bibliography to track research and properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism. The workshop also addresses academic writing skills and accessing library resources for further research support.
This document provides information about British Standards and how to locate and access them through British Standards Online (BSOL). British Standards are agreed ways of establishing best practices and are developed by industry experts. BSOL allows users to search over 50,000 British, European and international standards. The Middlesex University library subscribes to BSOL and provides full-text access to about 150 selected standards. The document outlines how to use BSOL to search for standards, view those available in full-text, and request access to others. It also lists contacting a librarian for help adding standards to the collection.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
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2. In this workshop we will look at..
• Resources
• Keywords
• Searching
• Evaluating
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3. Case Study Marking Criteria
The report will be assessed against the following criteria:
• Relevance and accuracy of information, based on factual evidence, and supported by
quantitative data
• Evidence of research and background reading
• Range and quality of references and information sources
• Understanding and application of key module concepts, theories and models
• Depth and thoughtfulness of analysis
• Adherence to report format and structure requirements [including layout and design]
• Simplicity and consistency of design and layout
• Appropriate use of original tables, charts, diagrams and models
• Standard of written English, including spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Correct referencing of all sources cited in the report, in the reference list [using
Harvard]; correct use of in-text referencing
5. Books
What are they:
A written or printed work of fiction or fact.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Clear overview.
Not so good for:
Up to date information.
6. Web page
What are they:
An information resource which can be easily created by
anyone on any topic.
Electronic.
Good for:
Very up to date information.
Not so good for:
Accurate and reliable information.
7. Newspaper
What are they:
A regular publication containing current events,
informative articles, diverse features and advertising.
May be electronic.
Good for:
Daily information.
Not so good for:
Balanced and well researched information.
8. Journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing articles on a particular
academic subject.
Presents new research.
Good for:
Latest research, critically reviewed by experts.
Not so good for:
Broad overview of a subject.
9. Popular (trade) journal
What are they:
A regular publication containing new products plus
information for a business sector.
Good for:
Latest product news.
Not so good for:
Detailed and objective reports.
14. Sign-in to Library Search for full
functionality
Click on ‘Sign-in’,
choose ‘Middlesex
University’ and use
your MyUniHub ID
and password.
Signing-in enables you to access
full text material, check your
library record, request items,
create lists, save searches and
create alerts and export
references to RefWorks.
16. Broaden: USA OR America or comput*
Exclude: Apple NOT fruit or -Amazon
Narrow: network AND security
Phrase/exact match: “human computer interaction” or +Ideo or “IDEO”
Academic sources: “project management” +ac or +edu
Get answers: Define: “paper prototyping” or Alan Turing developed*
Streamlining your search
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/Computing/SearchTips
17. Not everything is on line/Requesting books
In order to
request the
book click on
the title and
then click on
‘Request’.
All copies of
this book
are on loan.
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/LibraryAccount
18. Google vs Library Search
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Google
• Easy to use
• Information bubble
• Search results sponsored
• Any source
• Pay for access
Library Search
• Easy to use
• Finds information
• Search results by relevance
• Quality sources
• Free access
22. Evaluating information
Imagine you are writing an essay on ‘Network Security’.
Have a look at the 4 items that you have been given and
consider the following:
• Which items are the most relevant to your essay?
• Which items would be no use?
• Which item has the most academic authority?
• Which items might have bias?
• Which item is the most current?
25. Find out more
MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > MySubject > Computing, Maths and Engineering
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing
26. Need further help?
Your Librarian is:
Vanessa Hill v.hill@mdx.ac.uk
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Help
Editor's Notes
The range of resources we provide
The value of resources in an academic context
How to select the appropriate resources
Develop an effective search strategy eg. Identify keywords, refining your search
How to find and access books, journals and information for your projects using the Library Catalogue, and other resources, as well as finding books in the library and from other sources.
Evaluating the information for quality and relevance
Discuss how using library resources can enhance project mark.
Hand out exercise Thinking about resources.
Groups
10 mins
Feedback (see next slides)
Good for:
broad/general overview of subject
Edited for quality and accuracy
Not so good for:
May not be specific enough
Can be out of date
Good for:
Easy to use/search
All subjects covered
Can be very up-to-date
Mobile
Not so good for:
No editorial control
Unreliable sources
Can be created by anyone
Material can lack provenance
Can be out-of-date
Not everyone has access
Good for:
Up-to-date
Edited
Readily available (latest copies especially)
Not so good for:
Can be bias
Can be unbalanced
Can be sensationalist
Hard to get hold of/access (back issues)
Good for:
Up-to-date
Specialist/focussed
Present latest research
Edited for accuracy/quality (peer reviewed)
Lots of references
Not so good for:
Can be hard to locate/access
Expensive
May be too specific
May be at wrong level
Good for:
Latest information
Current events
Concise info
Product news
Often available online with RSS/Twitter etc
Not so good for:
Detail
Objective information ie. can be bias, adverts, preferential products etc
Often hard to find old issues
Back issues/archive
What can you see in the picture…fruit
If type ‘fruit’ into database will get millions of hits, how can you break it down ie. search for something more specific to get more manageable results
Can you be more specific ie.
Type of fruit: apples, oranges, bananas etc
Location: Stall, market, outdoor market, fruit market, Britain
Detail: boxes, signs, astroturf, prices, colour of fruit, lights, pound £ signs, special offer etc
People in background: old, young, male, female > stall holder, customers, browsers etc
Think of related subjects eg.
retail, commercial, financial, point-of-sale
Shopping, shops, fish/meat/clothes market, shopping centres, high street
Town, city, centre, British town
Nutrition: vits and mins
Also:
Orange or Blackberry: fruit NOT telephone
Apple: fruit NOT computer
Thinking beyond the obvious, looking for the detail that might make a difference.
What is your topic?
What do you need to know?
Where from?
What are the keywords to describe your topic? Synonyms/alternative words, detail, broader subject, different spellings etc.
You can find details of the types on information sources that you should be using in your ‘coursework details’ i.e. academic books, papers and journal articles, quality newspapers, information from corporate websites, independently produced research.
Apple: Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple's consumer software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
Facebook: social networking services, social media, connectivity. Facebook is an American for-profit corporation and an online social media and social networking service based in Menlo Park, California.
Royal Bank of Scotland: banking and finance, financial technology, commerce and investment, digital banking, online banking.
Google: IT and internet industry, Google generation. Google LLC[5] is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Amazon: ecommerce, online shopping, internet shopping, home shopping, bookselling. Amazon.com, Inc., doing business as Amazon (/ˈæməzɒn/), is an American electronic commerce and cloud computing company based in Seattle, Washington that was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994. The tech giant is the largest Internet-based retailer in the world by total sales and market capitalization.[5] Amazon.com started as an online bookstore and later diversified to sell DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also produces consumer electronics—notably, Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo—and is the world's largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS).[6] Amazon also sells certain low-end products like USB cables under its in-house brand AmazonBasics.
Volkswagen: automobile industry, car industry.
Accessing resources
Click on MyStudy.
You can now access library resources from the MyLibrary box……detail on next page.
You may need to use the Internet as a source of information.
The Internet gives us access to huge amounts of information.
Need to be able to streamline our search.
Introduce ways that we can streamline searches on the Internet.
Google
Familiar and easy to use but can find too much information of varying quality
Search results can be manipulated….information bubble…..search engines like Google start to learn what you are not interested in, so stop showing you some search results
Search results sponsored…no accident that Wikipedia, Amazon etc at top of search results
Searches for info from any source
Pay for academic information
Library Search
Easy to use and will finds lots of academic info
Designed to find you information: up-to-date, focussed/specific
Search results by relevance
Searches quality resources eg. Peer reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings , research etc
Free access to full text ie. Information not freely available elsewhere
Passport provides key business intelligence on industries, countries and consumers.
Mintel contains marketing intelligence reports, trends analysis and market size information for a wide range of industries and across several countries. Good for sector information in Europe and America.
IBIS world: Supply chains feature US resource but covers UK
BSC is a database of good quality academic journals. Business reports with industry, company and country profiles are also included.
Apple:
SWOT BSC
Mintel Category overview technology
Mintel trends technology
Passport companies
BSC Company info
Ibisworld Apple Computer Inc
Facebook:
SWOT BSC
Mintel category overview social media and technology
BSC company info
Royal Bank of Scotland:
SWOT BSC
Mintel trends financial services
Passport companies
BSC Company info
Google:
SWOT BSC
BSC company information
Amazon:
SWOT BSC
Mintel trends retail
Mintel Category overview ecommerce
Passport companies
BSC company information (Amazon Global Ultimate parent)
Volkswagen:
SWOT BSC e.g. SWOT Volkswagen
Mintel trends automotive
BSC company info
Introduce the importance of evaluating information for quality
What do you think about this quote by Abraham Lincoln?
Divide class into group
Hand out worksheet and 4x items.
Discuss. No right or wrong answers. All items found by doing a search on Network Security.
Which items are most relevant:
Academic journal and Wiki most relevant.
Newspaper article is sensationalist and trade journal is a review of software.
Which items would be no use:
Newspaper article useless, and trade journal probably not unless needed to know about software packages.
Which item has the most academic authority:
Academic journal. It has biography of authors, references, in-text citations and uses academic language. Article has been peer reviewed.
Wikipedia has refs, but don’t know who has added information.
Are any of the items bias:
Newspaper
Trade journal is reviewing software and may be swayed by advertisers.
Which item is the most current:
Wikipedia
Academic journal is very out-of-date 2004
Would not use any of them and would continue search. Discuss the importance of evaluating the information that you find.
Authority : Who is the author? What is their knowledge base/qualifications? How have they carried out their research?
Relevance : Is this what I need? Will it answer my question? Is it at the right level?
Intent : What is the purpose of information e.g. financial gain, propaganda, academic etc?
Objectivity : Balanced view? Opposing views represented? Links to supporting information?
Currency: How old is this information? When was it last updated and by whom?
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Uni email
More information about the range of resources available on the Library Subject Guide plus lots of useful online guides eg. how to search for information for your project.