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- 1. Susan C. Luévano CSULB Ethnic Studies Librarian
- 2. Did the US Congress recently pass comprehensive immigration reform? A. Yes B. No C. Not sure Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library I-Clickers
- 3. Pre-Research - Selecting a Topic Research databases (Pro & Con arguments) Opposing Viewpoints In Context CQ Researcher Latino American Experience
- 4. Break down your thesis statement by concept Develop research question(s) Use Boolean operators Truncation Select databases & other resources Academic Search Complete Ethnic NewsWatch Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Creating a Search Strategy
- 5. Break down your topic by the most specific key concepts in your statement. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Creating a Search Strategy
- 6. What are the most important keyword? Gang injunctions do not necessarily improve public safety. A) Gang injunctions AND public safety B) Mexican American gangs AND public safety C) Ethnic profiling AND gang injunctions
- 7. Identify the key concepts Gang injunctions do not improve public safety. Do NOT insert phrases or sentences.
- 8. Your turn! Question 1 Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Work time
- 9. Research Process Create a problem research statement Define the question Ask why???? Gang injunctions do not necessarily improve public safety.
- 10. What research question(s) should be addressed? Gang injunctions do not improve public safety. A) What is a gang injunction? B) Do gang injunctions improve public safety? C) Where have they been unsuccessful in improving the community? D) Why have they failed or succeeded? E) All of the above
- 11. Having trouble creating research questions? Use prompts Who What Where Why When
- 12. Your turn! Question 2 Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Work time
- 13. What are Boolean Operators? A. Computer commands used to organize research databases B. Computer commands used to search multiple databases at once. C. Computer commands used to create a research strategy. D. Computer commands used in selected databases to find full-text articles. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Techie Search Skill
- 14. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Boolean Operators
- 15. Creating a Search Strategy Public safety Gang injunctions do not improve public safety. Gang injunctions
- 16. What is the truncation symbol that allows you to search root words with any ending? A. @ B. ( ) C. ? D. * Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Techie Search Skill
- 17. Truncation More results Plurals Asterisk * Bilingual* Bilingually Bilingualism Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Creating a Search Strategy
- 18. Create a research strategy using Boolean logic & truncation
- 19. Your turn! Question 3 Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Work Time
- 20. Http://www.csulb.edu/library 1) Test or preliminary search for journal articles, books & more- NO WAY TO LIMIT TO MAGAZINE ARTICLES 2) Databases by topic/title – MAGAZINE LIMIT Finding Articles
- 21. Digital front door to library resources Does NOT replace structured databases Only looks at a selected slice of library holdings Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library OneSearch@CSULB
- 22. Academic Search Complete Interdisciplinary Lots of full-text Limit to magazines Not available ? Use Ethnic NewsWatch Full-text Publications by and for ethnic groups including Hispanics Limit to magazines Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Databases
- 23. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Search Strategies Boolean Operators Truncation
- 24. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library
- 25. Your turn! Questions 4 - 5 Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Work time
- 26. Using databases off campus Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Set up your Library Password
- 27. Your turn! Questions 6 Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Work time
- 28. Step 1: Develop search strategy using Key concepts Develop research questions Boolean operators Truncation Step 2: Search databases Find concepts/keywords that work, repeat and revise Use database subject headings, when possible Select the best citations Use internal citation generators when sending information Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Review: research basics
- 29. Step 4: Evaluate resources -READ Step 5: Apply and use information Synthesize information Write up the finding and conclusion Create your bibliography using correct citation style Review: Research basics
- 30. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Still need a little help?
- 31. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library CHLS LibGuide http://csulb.libguides.com/CHLS
- 32. In-person assistance Ask at the Reference Desk, 1st West Consultations Susan Luévano Office hours: U Library, room 416, 4th floor Wednesday, 2:00 pm -4:30 pm Susan.luevano@csulb.edu Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library
- 33. Susan Luévano, CSULB, University Library Questions ???
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- During this evenings presentation we will be using I-Clickers. These are tools that allow me to take an anonymous poll to see what you know. This way I can concentrate on areas of need.