Outline from library presentation for EDCI/EDLS 7034

1. EDCI/EDLS 7034:
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
AND COMMUNICATIONSNeumann Library Resources
Jennifer Holland, Research & Instruction Librarian
Fall 2017

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4. FINDING ARTICLES BY
TOPIC

7. IDENTIFYING THE MAIN CONCEPTS IN
YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION
What factors contribute to high turnover rates among special
education teachers?

8. What factors contribute to high turnover rates
among special education teachers?
special education teachers
turnover
Choose words that describe:
• A specific group/population
• A problem/issue
• A construct or idea
Avoid:
• Long phrases
• Unnecessary adjectives
• Verbs
• General words

11. FIND MORE WITH OR

12. SEARCH EXERCISE: WHAT ARE THE
MOST IMPORTANT KEYWORDS?
What effect do computer games have on
student engagement in the science
classroom?

13. SEARCH EXERCISE: WHAT ARE THE
MOST IMPORTANT KEYWORDS?
What effect do computer games have on
student engagement in the science
classroom?

15. Visit the course guide Search Strategy page for more
search tips

16. DATABASE TOOLS

17. Use database limiters to look for
scholarly/peer-reviewed articles
Hover cursor to read
article abstract
Click to find full text in
another database or
request via ILL

18. Article not available? Submit article request

21.  One-time registration form
 Must use UHCL email
 Can be used for articles, books, dvds, etc.
 M-F operation
 Delivery time varies
MORE ON ILLIAD INTERLIBRARY LOAN

22. CLICK ARTICLE TITLE TO VIEW
DETAILED RECORD

23. FIND MORE DATABASE TOOLS IN
ARTICLE’S DETAILED RECORD

24. FIND ARTICLE BY
CITATION

27. ENDNOTE DOWNLOAD &
INSTALLATION

30. QUESTIONS?
 Phone: 281-283-3910
 Text: 281-816-4341
 Ask a Librarian: http://libanswers.uhcl.edu
 In Person: Stop by the research desk or schedule a consultation
 Contact Jennifer at holland@uhcl.edu