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FSC 632; Library & Research Basics
The document provides an overview of library resources and research strategies for students. It introduces the librarian, describes the library locations and services, and gives guidance on developing topics, searching for materials, evaluating sources, and avoiding plagiarism. Tips are provided on remote access, primary sources, subject guides, citation management, and getting research help from the librarian. The goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to effectively conduct academic research.
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- 1. FSC 632 Library& Research Basics Linda Galloway 2014
- 2. Today’s agenda •Who I am, what I do • SU Library – Locations, hours, how to get help – Where to study/work in the libraries – Remote access to library resources • Finding materials @ the libraries – Books, articles, other items • Library services – ILL – Avoiding plagiarism & citing sources – Research & Reference help
- 3. About me… •Librarian/subject specialist for Biology, Chemistry & Forensic Science, STEM bibliographer • Help people access the content they need, teach (guest lectures and classes), purchase books/other material for the library, create web content, etc. • Email: galloway@syr.edu
- 4. Locations & HoursOpen • Carnegie Library (Science & Technology) • Geology Library (in Heroy Hall) • Bird Library – Technology Loans – Private study rooms – Team rooms – Computers, printers, scanners • Hours open online: check library.syr.edu
- 5. Finding Quiet Spaces • Carnegie Library – “silent reading room” • Quiet areas in Bird: – Check on first floor, it’s currently under construction – Private study rooms & team rooms (you sign the room out and can reserve rooms for 3 hour time slots)
- 6. Help!! • Contactyour subject specialist, Linda Galloway – galloway@syr.edu • General help: http://library.syr.edu/research/askus
- 7. Why?? Find Evaluate Synthesize Ethically use Information
- 8. Finding Books ElectronicBook In print: HV8073 .H77 2010 In print: QA276 .A264 2010
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- 13. Finding Articles •Library search tool –SUMMON • Use Subject Guides – Chemistry – Chemical engineering – Plus hundreds of others • Databases Main Menu – Search through subject categories for links to our 500+ databases!
- 15. Full text, no newspapers Journal articles only Set date range 2006-present
- 16. think before (andwhile) you search…. What types of articles do you want? Newspaper Magazine print Journal Website and
- 18. Recognize the difference between a magazine and a journal….. Peer review: suitability for publication credibility quality control
- 19. Primary Sources &Peer Review Primary Source - Original document containing firsthand information – Lab notebooks, interviews – Original research including journal articles and preprints A peer reviewed primary source is a work that is evaluated by experts in the field of study prior to publication. Serves as a measure of quality.
- 20. Finding Articles •Library search tool –SUMMON • Use Subject Guides –Forensics –Chemistry –Plus hundreds of others • Databases Main Menu – Search through subject categories for links to our 500+ databases!
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- 24. Finding Articles •Library search tool –SUMMON • Use Subject Guides – Chemistry – Chemical engineering – Plus hundreds of others • Databases Main Menu – Search through subject categories for links to our 500+ databases!
- 27. When searching databases… Remember: RATS • Key words • Synonyms • Subjects • Suggested topics • Types of materials Read All The Screens! – Scholarly Journals, Magazines, etc.
- 28. Remote Access to Library Resources • Almost all resources are available off campus via our proxy server • Log on once and until you close your browser are recognized as an SU student • Get to databases/resources via the SU Library web site so you are recognized as a student; http://library.syr.edu
- 29. Primary Forensic Scientific Literature • Find citations to articles in databases • Find full text of articles in journals • Original scientific research articles – Not review articles – Not books • Check for scholarly status (you want a peer-reviewed or refereed journal) by consulting ULRICH’S database
- 30. Is the journalpeer-reviewed?
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- 32. Start with yourresearch assignment… • Develop a research topic by: – Evaluating topic – Background reading/ review literature – Developing a list of search terms – Writing a clarifying paragraph, thesis statement (something to prove or disprove) OR a research question
- 33. Choose a topicyou are interested in. Carefully define and develop your topic. A well defined topic is easier to search.
- 34. Developing your Topic 1. Choose a topic that interests you. 2. Evaluate your topic. 3. Get a working knowledge of your topic. (develop keyword list) 4. Identify controversies or questions. 5. Develop your research question. 6. Write your clarifying paragraph.
- 35. Let’s develop ourtopic 1. Choose a topic that interests you (false confessions) 2. Evaluate your topic (Too broad or narrow?) 3. Get a working knowledge of your topic. (develop keyword list) (How to do this??) 4. Identify controversies or questions (Background reading) 5. Develop your research question (Why?) 6. Write your clarifying paragraph (Or introduction, or abstract)
- 36. Background Information •Google • Encyclopedias –Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences –Other print and online –Big “W” • Books and other media
- 39. Legal & NewsResources
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- 44. Search for: confessionAND false AND interrogation in “Look up a Legal Case” yielded 300+ results
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- 48. Research Methods &Guidance
- 49. Before you beginyour research… • Define your topic • Gain a working knowledge of your topic – background info, keywords, controversies • Write your abstract/introduction AND your outline • Make sure you know what you are looking for • Find articles in the…. • Check peer-reviewed status in…
- 50. Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing Sources
- 51. What is Plagiarism? • Copy from published sources without adequate documentation • Paraphrase from a written source without giving credit to the author • Paraphrase from the web without giving credit
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- 55. Forensic Science Resources • Wealth of resources at SU! – However….we don’t have everything • Interlibrary Loan Services – Try to get you what you need asap – Journal articles, books, chapters, etc. – Service is free – register here: • https://illiad.syr.edu/
- 60. Google Google Scholar Summon Specialized databases Broad, Interdisciplinary search Tools Focused, subject-specific search engines
- 61. RSS Alerts •Set up RSS feeds in databases to be alerted when new articles in your field of interest are published. (I use Scopus to do this). • Can set up alerts from most databases – by author, subject or receive citation alerts
- 62. Search Tips •Most search tools insert AND between words. – Criminal AND profiling • To search for an exact phrase, use quotation marks “criminal profiling” • Use advanced search or read help sections for further assistance
- 63. Determine what youneed: • Book – Background information – In depth review or overviews • Article – General (review articles) – More narrowly focused – Peer-reviewed, scientific Think before you search
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- 66. Need help? Comevisit – Sci-Tech Library (Carnegie) galloway@syr.edu OR http://library.syr.edu/research /askus/
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