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HONR 1231 Pitts
This document provides guidance on conducting research for an annotated bibliography. It discusses developing a research strategy, using keywords and Boolean logic to search library databases and catalogs, evaluating internet sources, managing citations with RefWorks, and using interlibrary loan if needed. The presentation aids students in constructing an effective research plan to find relevant resources for their annotated bibliography and develop a strong thesis. It emphasizes starting with broad background searches before narrowing the topic, and highlights specific library databases and tools available.
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HONR 1231 Pitts
- 1. The Annotated Bibliography& Research Strategies Honors English Traci Welch Moritz Public Services Librarian/Assistant Professor Heterick Memorial Library
- 2. What today isall about Aid in constructing research strategy for finding resources for annotated bibliography Find resources in library catalog and databases available Everything shown today is available at Research Guides for HONR 1231
- 3. Annotated Bibliography Allowsyou to see what is out there Helps you narrow your topic and discard any irrelevant materials Aids in developing the thesis Makes you a better scholar
- 4. What do Ido first? Take a look at your topic and identify key search terms, Ask a question. Most databases now use an implied boolean logic search scheme so a keyword search will get you started. Boolean logic is the use of AND, NOT, OR to narrow or expand your search See Research Guide for HONR 1231 WHO
- 5. Research Strategy •Start bigdoing background reading •Narrow your topic for a more focused product •Research narrowed topic using subject specific databases •Keep track of Ask a question bibliographic citations to avoid trouble down the road.
- 6. Internet Tools Google andWikipedia aren’t intrinsically evil, just use them for the correct purpose in your research.
- 7. Internet Tools FIND INTERNET RESOURCES Comprehensive Subject portals: search engines: •Librarians' Index to the •Alta Vista Internet •Ask.com •Scholar.Google •WWW Virtual Library •Excite •Hotbot •Lycos •Wisenut Multi-engine searching: MetaCrawler Vivisimo
- 8. Internet Tools Google Scholar Note: If working ONU buys off Full-text database Google asks campus to link to please see content the OhioLINK Permits “google Google to Run Google scholar” link to full-text Scholar tab at the Search Research Guide for ONU user sees licensed full-text HONR 231 articles
- 9. Critically analyzing websources What? is the page/site about Who? created and maintains this site Where? Is the information coming from Why? Is the information presented on the web When? Was the page created or last updated How? Accurate or credible is the page From the University of Wisconsin Library, worksheet for evaluating web sites
- 10. What do Ido next? Use library resources to continue your background research.
- 11. ONU ID isLibrary card EVA Eva Maglott 00021559801 Eva Maglott Please use all digits in your student ID number.
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- 13. FIND A BOOK∞POLAR •Looks in several locations (usually subject, article title, abstracts or contents) •Does not require an exact match •Generates comparatively large number of hits (not precise) •Good if you are not familiar with terminology •Look for the same or similar words which keep appearing
- 14. FIND A BOOK∞POLAR Click on the “Find Similar Items” link found on each item record •Looks in one place – subject •Usually requires an exact match between your term and a pre-set list of terms •Precise •Can be used after keyword search has identified specific subjects
- 15. Find a Book∞OhioLink Materials owned by all Ohio colleges, universities, several public libraries Ca. 10 million items Link from POLAR permits you to submit requests. Available from Heterick home page Most requests arrive in 2-3 working days No charge Limited to 100 items at a time MAY RENEW UP TO 4 TIMES
- 16. What do Ido next? Use databases to find articles based on your search strategy
- 17. Research Tools∞Databases Often toolsfor locating journal and newspaper articles Most are subject-specific – some multi-disciplinary Many give access to full text of articles Heterick has over 250
- 18. Research Tools∞Databases Over 20,000journals indexed, most are full text Divided by subject area offered at ONU Begin with a general database, Academic Search Complete JSTOR
- 19. Find an Article Periodical means the same as Magazine Usually magazines are more “popular” Journals Scholarly or Professional See Research Guide Peer reviewed for HONR 231 for this and other Handouts
- 20. Research Tools∞Databases A. AcademicSearch Complete/Masterfile Premier B. Communication and Mass Media Complete C. JSTOR D. Lexis-Nexis E. Opposing Viewpoints
- 21. General Database Scholarlyjournals, peer reviewed articles
- 22. General Database Scholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
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- 27. Bibliographic Citation Software REFWORKS
- 28. Managing Information - RefWorks Licensed state-wide, access free to Ohio students for the rest of your life! See: http://0-www.refworks.com.polar.onu.edu/ Write n’ Cite interfaces with MS Word Excellent Tutorials Help available at Heterick Research Guide for HONR 231 for instructions on how to get your free-for-a-life-time account
- 29. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Usewhen you need a book or article that is not available online, not owned by ONU or available via OhioLINK No charge/ limit on requests Most requests take 5-7 days to fill Use ILL form on library web pages.
- 30. QUESTIONS? Ask atthe Reference Desk Phone the Reference Desk – 2185 Contact us by E-mail reference@onu.edu Use Chat Help feature or the IM IM feature