This document provides an overview of how to use library databases, specifically Academic Search Premier, to research topics and find relevant articles. It explains that databases are curated collections of information that make searching efficient. Academic Search Premier covers a broad range of scholarly journals and allows users to perform basic searches, refine results, and save or share articles. The presentation teaches search techniques like Boolean operators and truncation to help users efficiently find relevant sources for their research needs.
SFC Library -- Introduction to Library Researchkustanovich
The document provides an overview of how to conduct research using the SFC Library website and resources. It discusses how to navigate the library website to find articles, books, and other materials. It also provides guidance on developing focused search strategies using keywords and databases, as well as how to cite sources and understand copyright issues. The goal is to equip students with the skills to efficiently find relevant information and conduct college-level research.
The Kenton County Public Library databases are a good resource for students doing research for homework assignments. Topics include deciding which database to use, how to access them, how to cite them, how to save information, and more.
The document provides an overview of information literacy and the research process. It discusses the importance of finding reliable information from trustworthy sources and evaluating information critically. A six-step research process is outlined that involves identifying information needs, developing topics, creating search strategies, finding information, writing and revising papers, and properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism. Resources for conducting research at the library such as books, eBooks, databases, and librarians are also described.
This document provides a tutorial on different types of search engines and how to effectively search the internet. It discusses individual search engines like Google that scan their own databases versus meta search engines like Dogpile that scan multiple search engines. Subject directories maintained by editors are also covered, as well as evaluating website credibility and using Boolean logic and field searching to refine results. The mother provides suggestions to help her daughter with school research and searching online.
Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
The document provides guidance on effective searching of academic databases. It recommends using subject searches over keyword searches when possible, as subject searches using controlled vocabulary generate more precise results. It also suggests using Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude search terms. Truncation can help find related terms by replacing letters with wildcards. Overall, the document advises crafting focused searches with important keywords and concepts to efficiently locate reliable sources for academic research.
Blended Week 6 covers reviewing concepts, questions about databases, and a lesson on databases. The lesson discusses what databases are, why we use them, and how we use them. Key points include that databases are collections of stored information that can be searched, and that databases like Facebook and Amazon that students likely use already are examples of databases. The lesson emphasizes that academic databases are navigated similarly but contain published sources for research. Key database terms are defined, including record, field, subject heading, and limiters, and how these functions work in databases is explained. Students are reminded to pay attention to database descriptions and research guides for guidance on appropriate databases to use.
The document provides an introduction to accessing electronic journals through the University of Derby Library. It explains that all electronic resources must be accessed through the library pages by logging in with a UDo or UDOL account. It also summarizes that the library subscribes to many individual journals as well as full collections from publishers. However, it notes that the library cannot subscribe to all journals due to high costs. It provides guidance on searching for specific articles using the E-Journals Finder or Library Plus databases.
SFC Library -- Introduction to Library Researchkustanovich
The document provides an overview of how to conduct research using the SFC Library website and resources. It discusses how to navigate the library website to find articles, books, and other materials. It also provides guidance on developing focused search strategies using keywords and databases, as well as how to cite sources and understand copyright issues. The goal is to equip students with the skills to efficiently find relevant information and conduct college-level research.
The Kenton County Public Library databases are a good resource for students doing research for homework assignments. Topics include deciding which database to use, how to access them, how to cite them, how to save information, and more.
The document provides an overview of information literacy and the research process. It discusses the importance of finding reliable information from trustworthy sources and evaluating information critically. A six-step research process is outlined that involves identifying information needs, developing topics, creating search strategies, finding information, writing and revising papers, and properly citing sources to avoid plagiarism. Resources for conducting research at the library such as books, eBooks, databases, and librarians are also described.
This document provides a tutorial on different types of search engines and how to effectively search the internet. It discusses individual search engines like Google that scan their own databases versus meta search engines like Dogpile that scan multiple search engines. Subject directories maintained by editors are also covered, as well as evaluating website credibility and using Boolean logic and field searching to refine results. The mother provides suggestions to help her daughter with school research and searching online.
Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
The document provides guidance on effective searching of academic databases. It recommends using subject searches over keyword searches when possible, as subject searches using controlled vocabulary generate more precise results. It also suggests using Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude search terms. Truncation can help find related terms by replacing letters with wildcards. Overall, the document advises crafting focused searches with important keywords and concepts to efficiently locate reliable sources for academic research.
Blended Week 6 covers reviewing concepts, questions about databases, and a lesson on databases. The lesson discusses what databases are, why we use them, and how we use them. Key points include that databases are collections of stored information that can be searched, and that databases like Facebook and Amazon that students likely use already are examples of databases. The lesson emphasizes that academic databases are navigated similarly but contain published sources for research. Key database terms are defined, including record, field, subject heading, and limiters, and how these functions work in databases is explained. Students are reminded to pay attention to database descriptions and research guides for guidance on appropriate databases to use.
The document provides an introduction to accessing electronic journals through the University of Derby Library. It explains that all electronic resources must be accessed through the library pages by logging in with a UDo or UDOL account. It also summarizes that the library subscribes to many individual journals as well as full collections from publishers. However, it notes that the library cannot subscribe to all journals due to high costs. It provides guidance on searching for specific articles using the E-Journals Finder or Library Plus databases.
This document provides an overview of resources for conducting library research and properly citing sources. It discusses finding books and articles in the library catalog and databases, focusing on keywords, subjects, titles, and limiting searches. Tips are provided for accessing full texts and obtaining articles through interlibrary loan when needed. Guidelines are also given for citing sources in APA style, including using citation machine and following specific formatting. Contact information is provided for the librarian as a resource for any research or citation questions.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and library resources at Ohio Northern University. It discusses the seven steps of the research process, including identifying topics, finding background information, using catalogs to find books and media, finding internet resources, using databases to find periodical articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources. It also provides details on specific library resources like the POLAR and OhioLINK catalogs and databases available through the library.
This document discusses information workflow and organizing tools and techniques. It suggests capturing all incoming information in collectors like Outlook, RSS readers, notebooks, etc. Then it recommends processing information by tossing it, filing it for reference, adding it to projects, action lists, calendars, or "waiting for" lists. Finally, it discusses comparing tools, considering how collectors can also function as organization tools, and developing a plan to hack one's own workflow.
This document provides a lesson plan for having students research and create a blog as if they were Thomas Jefferson. It outlines a 15 day plan where students will: conduct research at the library and online about Jefferson and other historical figures; properly cite sources; learn how to create and format a blog; and present their blog to the class. Key aspects of the plan include modeling research skills, providing time for research and blog creation, and reviewing blogs and citations for accuracy.
This document provides an introduction to research resources and services available at Heterick Memorial Library. It outlines key library staff and their contact information. Students are introduced to the library catalog and various databases that can be used to find books, articles, and other materials. The document reviews strategies for effective research and how to evaluate sources. It also demonstrates how to search the library catalog, request items through OhioLink, access full-text articles, and export citations to RefWorks.
How to Cite a Book Chapter/Essay from EBSCOhost Literary Reference CenterB. Hamilton
This document provides instructions for citing a book chapter from the EBSCOhost Literary Reference Center database in NoodleTools/NoodleBib. It describes finding the publication information for the book from the database record, selecting the appropriate source type in NoodleTools, and entering details such as author, title, publication date, page numbers, and URL to generate the citation.
The document discusses how to use genealogy mailing lists to aid in family history research. It explains that mailing lists allow you to connect with other researchers investigating the same surnames or locations as you. Tips are provided on how to effectively search for and participate in mailing lists, such as following discussion etiquette and writing clear queries.
This document provides an overview of library resources and how to conduct research. It discusses the services available at the library, such as article databases, the library catalog, research assistance and group study rooms. It then demonstrates how to perform effective searches in article databases by determining essential concepts, brainstorming synonyms, and using Boolean operators like AND and OR. The document stresses finding relevant sources and avoiding irrelevant results by refining searches based on titles, subjects or other limits. Students are instructed to search a topic and email two relevant articles to themselves.
This document provides an overview of library resources and how to conduct research. It discusses the services available at the library, such as article databases, the library catalog, research assistance and group study rooms. It then demonstrates how to perform effective searches in article databases by determining essential concepts, brainstorming synonyms, and using Boolean operators like AND and OR. The document emphasizes finding relevant sources and avoiding irrelevant results by refining searches based on titles, subjects or other limits.
1) This document provides an introduction and overview for research strategies presented by Professor Jenny Kunkler Donley at Heterick Memorial Library.
2) It outlines resources for research like books, databases, and evaluating websites and reminds students to always cite sources to avoid plagiarism.
3) Key databases recommended include Academic Source Complete, Business Source Complete, and MEDLINE, and the document provides guidance on searching for and accessing full-text articles within databases or through interlibrary loan.
This document provides information about researching topics online and evaluating sources. It discusses how to find useful information through search engines and remember the information found. It compares printed and internet sources, describing the publication and review process for printed materials versus the lack of oversight for internet sources. It also outlines how to use search engines and boolean operators effectively to search for topics and filter results.
The document provides an overview of searching for resources on human development through the John F. Reed Library website, including searching the catalog and databases, using keywords and Boolean operators to search efficiently, and tips for finding full-text articles and citing sources using EndNote. Key databases recommended for topics in psychology include EBSCO databases, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and JSTOR. Assistance is available from a librarian in person, via phone or email, or through a chat function on the library website.
This document provides guidance on how to properly cite sources and create a references page. It explains that a references page is where readers can find information about the sources cited in a paper, such as author names and publication details, so they can verify the information. The references page should be created as a work in progress alongside the paper, adding citations as quotes or paraphrases are included from sources. The references page is typically the last page of a document and formatted with a running header. Sources should be cited within the text and also fully documented on the references page using a consistent citation style.
This document provides an overview of the Literature Resources from Gale database. It allows users to search multiple literature databases simultaneously, including Literature Resource Center, LitFinder, and MLA International Bibliography. The overview explains how to perform basic and advanced searches, limit searches, view search results, access full text articles and literary works, and get help using the database.
This document provides instructions for referencing sources in APA style. It explains that referencing acknowledges the sources that have informed your work and helped form your opinion. References should be provided both in-text after a quote or paraphrase, and in a bibliography list at the end. Step-by-step instructions are given for inserting citations and generating a bibliography using Microsoft Word on Mac and Windows computers.
Yeraldin rivera & angie obregon excel & sus hojas de calculocomfandi calipso
Este documento proporciona una introducción a las hojas de cálculo y Excel. Explica que una hoja de cálculo permite trabajar con grandes cantidades de números y realizar cálculos matemáticos y estadísticos. También menciona algunos programas populares de hoja de cálculo como Excel, OpenOffice Calc, Google Sheets y otros.
Este documento resume los hallazgos de una encuesta sobre el uso de internet por parte de los hijos según sus padres. La mayoría de los padres niegan o desconocen que sus hijos hayan visto contenido inadecuado, recibido mensajes amenazantes o sexuales, o conocido en persona a alguien contactado en línea. El documento también ofrece consejos para los padres sobre cómo proteger a sus hijos en internet, como usar controles parentales, establecer límites de tiempo y vigilar su actividad y comportamiento.
Social Buying Meets Social Selling: How Trusted Networks Improve the Purchase...Jill Sida
- 84% of C-level and VP executives surveyed use social media like LinkedIn to assist with purchasing decisions. Online professional networks are the number 1 information source for buyers in the final purchase stage.
- Social buyers tend to be more senior, have larger budgets, make more frequent purchases, and have greater spending influence than non-social buyers. They spend 84% more per purchase.
- Salespeople need to use social media to connect with buyers, as most relationship building now occurs online. Not using social media can damage sales opportunities.
Linkedin the Social Bridge to the IT CommitteeJill Sida
Social media is not just for connecting with peers. The IT Committee actively seeks insights and conversations with vendors on social media.
•2 in 3 are open to connecting with a new vendor.
•3 in 4 are ready to have a conversation with a new vendor on social media.
Trust drives brand perception, and the IT Committee trust LinkedIn more than other websites to receive information relevant to their IT decisions.
The IT Committee are >50% more likely to engage with their vendors on LinkedIn than on other social networks.
This document summarizes a loyalty program designed specifically for independent pharmacies and small businesses. The program is customizable, allows users to choose reward amounts and when customers receive rewards. It offers promotional capabilities like point multipliers. The program provides detailed usage and transaction reports. It has no transaction fees and provides marketing materials. At $49 per month for two locations, it is more affordable than competing programs. Sign-up is simple, involving enrolling customers and recording sales transactions at checkout.
This document provides an overview of resources for conducting library research and properly citing sources. It discusses finding books and articles in the library catalog and databases, focusing on keywords, subjects, titles, and limiting searches. Tips are provided for accessing full texts and obtaining articles through interlibrary loan when needed. Guidelines are also given for citing sources in APA style, including using citation machine and following specific formatting. Contact information is provided for the librarian as a resource for any research or citation questions.
This document provides an overview of research strategies and library resources at Ohio Northern University. It discusses the seven steps of the research process, including identifying topics, finding background information, using catalogs to find books and media, finding internet resources, using databases to find periodical articles, evaluating sources, and citing sources. It also provides details on specific library resources like the POLAR and OhioLINK catalogs and databases available through the library.
This document discusses information workflow and organizing tools and techniques. It suggests capturing all incoming information in collectors like Outlook, RSS readers, notebooks, etc. Then it recommends processing information by tossing it, filing it for reference, adding it to projects, action lists, calendars, or "waiting for" lists. Finally, it discusses comparing tools, considering how collectors can also function as organization tools, and developing a plan to hack one's own workflow.
This document provides a lesson plan for having students research and create a blog as if they were Thomas Jefferson. It outlines a 15 day plan where students will: conduct research at the library and online about Jefferson and other historical figures; properly cite sources; learn how to create and format a blog; and present their blog to the class. Key aspects of the plan include modeling research skills, providing time for research and blog creation, and reviewing blogs and citations for accuracy.
This document provides an introduction to research resources and services available at Heterick Memorial Library. It outlines key library staff and their contact information. Students are introduced to the library catalog and various databases that can be used to find books, articles, and other materials. The document reviews strategies for effective research and how to evaluate sources. It also demonstrates how to search the library catalog, request items through OhioLink, access full-text articles, and export citations to RefWorks.
How to Cite a Book Chapter/Essay from EBSCOhost Literary Reference CenterB. Hamilton
This document provides instructions for citing a book chapter from the EBSCOhost Literary Reference Center database in NoodleTools/NoodleBib. It describes finding the publication information for the book from the database record, selecting the appropriate source type in NoodleTools, and entering details such as author, title, publication date, page numbers, and URL to generate the citation.
The document discusses how to use genealogy mailing lists to aid in family history research. It explains that mailing lists allow you to connect with other researchers investigating the same surnames or locations as you. Tips are provided on how to effectively search for and participate in mailing lists, such as following discussion etiquette and writing clear queries.
This document provides an overview of library resources and how to conduct research. It discusses the services available at the library, such as article databases, the library catalog, research assistance and group study rooms. It then demonstrates how to perform effective searches in article databases by determining essential concepts, brainstorming synonyms, and using Boolean operators like AND and OR. The document stresses finding relevant sources and avoiding irrelevant results by refining searches based on titles, subjects or other limits. Students are instructed to search a topic and email two relevant articles to themselves.
This document provides an overview of library resources and how to conduct research. It discusses the services available at the library, such as article databases, the library catalog, research assistance and group study rooms. It then demonstrates how to perform effective searches in article databases by determining essential concepts, brainstorming synonyms, and using Boolean operators like AND and OR. The document emphasizes finding relevant sources and avoiding irrelevant results by refining searches based on titles, subjects or other limits.
1) This document provides an introduction and overview for research strategies presented by Professor Jenny Kunkler Donley at Heterick Memorial Library.
2) It outlines resources for research like books, databases, and evaluating websites and reminds students to always cite sources to avoid plagiarism.
3) Key databases recommended include Academic Source Complete, Business Source Complete, and MEDLINE, and the document provides guidance on searching for and accessing full-text articles within databases or through interlibrary loan.
This document provides information about researching topics online and evaluating sources. It discusses how to find useful information through search engines and remember the information found. It compares printed and internet sources, describing the publication and review process for printed materials versus the lack of oversight for internet sources. It also outlines how to use search engines and boolean operators effectively to search for topics and filter results.
The document provides an overview of searching for resources on human development through the John F. Reed Library website, including searching the catalog and databases, using keywords and Boolean operators to search efficiently, and tips for finding full-text articles and citing sources using EndNote. Key databases recommended for topics in psychology include EBSCO databases, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and JSTOR. Assistance is available from a librarian in person, via phone or email, or through a chat function on the library website.
This document provides guidance on how to properly cite sources and create a references page. It explains that a references page is where readers can find information about the sources cited in a paper, such as author names and publication details, so they can verify the information. The references page should be created as a work in progress alongside the paper, adding citations as quotes or paraphrases are included from sources. The references page is typically the last page of a document and formatted with a running header. Sources should be cited within the text and also fully documented on the references page using a consistent citation style.
This document provides an overview of the Literature Resources from Gale database. It allows users to search multiple literature databases simultaneously, including Literature Resource Center, LitFinder, and MLA International Bibliography. The overview explains how to perform basic and advanced searches, limit searches, view search results, access full text articles and literary works, and get help using the database.
This document provides instructions for referencing sources in APA style. It explains that referencing acknowledges the sources that have informed your work and helped form your opinion. References should be provided both in-text after a quote or paraphrase, and in a bibliography list at the end. Step-by-step instructions are given for inserting citations and generating a bibliography using Microsoft Word on Mac and Windows computers.
Yeraldin rivera & angie obregon excel & sus hojas de calculocomfandi calipso
Este documento proporciona una introducción a las hojas de cálculo y Excel. Explica que una hoja de cálculo permite trabajar con grandes cantidades de números y realizar cálculos matemáticos y estadísticos. También menciona algunos programas populares de hoja de cálculo como Excel, OpenOffice Calc, Google Sheets y otros.
Este documento resume los hallazgos de una encuesta sobre el uso de internet por parte de los hijos según sus padres. La mayoría de los padres niegan o desconocen que sus hijos hayan visto contenido inadecuado, recibido mensajes amenazantes o sexuales, o conocido en persona a alguien contactado en línea. El documento también ofrece consejos para los padres sobre cómo proteger a sus hijos en internet, como usar controles parentales, establecer límites de tiempo y vigilar su actividad y comportamiento.
Social Buying Meets Social Selling: How Trusted Networks Improve the Purchase...Jill Sida
- 84% of C-level and VP executives surveyed use social media like LinkedIn to assist with purchasing decisions. Online professional networks are the number 1 information source for buyers in the final purchase stage.
- Social buyers tend to be more senior, have larger budgets, make more frequent purchases, and have greater spending influence than non-social buyers. They spend 84% more per purchase.
- Salespeople need to use social media to connect with buyers, as most relationship building now occurs online. Not using social media can damage sales opportunities.
Linkedin the Social Bridge to the IT CommitteeJill Sida
Social media is not just for connecting with peers. The IT Committee actively seeks insights and conversations with vendors on social media.
•2 in 3 are open to connecting with a new vendor.
•3 in 4 are ready to have a conversation with a new vendor on social media.
Trust drives brand perception, and the IT Committee trust LinkedIn more than other websites to receive information relevant to their IT decisions.
The IT Committee are >50% more likely to engage with their vendors on LinkedIn than on other social networks.
This document summarizes a loyalty program designed specifically for independent pharmacies and small businesses. The program is customizable, allows users to choose reward amounts and when customers receive rewards. It offers promotional capabilities like point multipliers. The program provides detailed usage and transaction reports. It has no transaction fees and provides marketing materials. At $49 per month for two locations, it is more affordable than competing programs. Sign-up is simple, involving enrolling customers and recording sales transactions at checkout.
This document outlines the game show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" where players answer multiple choice questions on topics from 1st through 5th grade to win cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $1 million, with each new question bringing a higher potential reward but greater risk if answered incorrectly.
This document provides an overview of library resources available to students at Mercy College. It describes how students can access databases and journals both on and off campus. It explains what peer-reviewed journal articles are and how to search the Academic Search Premier database to find relevant articles on a topic. The document guides students through developing search terms using keywords and Boolean operators, selecting and viewing full-text articles, and citing and saving articles for research.
Using a Library Database - Academic Search CompleteAmy Chadwell
The document provides guidance on searching the Academic Search Complete database from EBSCO to find relevant articles for research. It instructs users to brainstorm keywords related to their research topic and organize them into facets connected with AND and alternatives connected with OR. Users are shown how to enter keyword searches into the database search fields and adjust their searches based on the number of results. The document also reviews how to evaluate search results and extract useful articles and citations from the database.
Argo Learning Resource Center Research Toolsnberrios4
The document provides instructions for how to access and effectively use the EBSCOhost research database available through the Argo Learning Resource Center. It explains how to log in to EBSCOhost, search within the databases, filter search results, save sources to a temporary folder, and view source details or get citations. Tips are also provided for using the Explora feature within EBSCOhost to help identify potential topics when one has not been selected yet.
This document provides an overview of how to search and limit searches within academic databases. It discusses that databases allow users to search for keywords and describes where the search boxes are typically located. It also explains two common ways to limit search results: by full text, to only return sources available in full text, and by peer-reviewed journals, to filter for scholarly sources. The document demonstrates how to locate and use these limiters in different databases like Academic OneFile, Academic Search Complete, and OmniFile Full Text Mega.
This document provides an overview of resources and search tips for the John F. Reed Library website, including searching the library catalog and databases, using keywords, boolean operators, and other search techniques to efficiently find scholarly sources for psychology topics. It also discusses how to save, export, and cite sources using EndNote Online and the APA citation style. Help from a librarian is available for any additional research or citation questions.
The document discusses how controlled vocabulary can help users find more relevant information when searching databases. It explains that databases are tagged with controlled subject terms to group similar articles. It provides two methods for using these terms - searching for terms within results, or looking them up directly in a thesaurus. The summary emphasizes that controlled vocabulary allows users to narrow broad searches by combining specific subject tags.
This document provides instructions for completing a library assignment for a Psychology 101 course at Mercy College. It guides the student through searching the PsycINFO database to find a peer-reviewed empirical study on their topic. It explains how to use Boolean operators like AND and OR to combine search terms effectively. Finally, it outlines how to evaluate search results, access full texts, and cite articles properly in APA format.
This short tutorial will show you how to find an article about your topic using the resources at Pilgrim Library. It will walk you through the steps from topic selection to searching.
This tutorial provides information on how to use EBSCOhost databases to conduct research. It discusses how to access EBSCOhost through the library website, search across multiple databases simultaneously or individually, and narrow search results through limiting by source, subject, date range, and other filters. The tutorial emphasizes how narrowing search parameters can greatly reduce large result sets to more manageable sizes for research purposes. It also explains how to identify full-text availability and whether the library has print copies of relevant journal issues. The overall goal is to help students improve their research skills and ability to efficiently use online research tools.
The document provides an overview of electronic databases available through the Williamson County Public Library. It defines databases and distinguishes them from internet searches. The benefits of databases include quick and reliable access to peer-reviewed information from a variety of sources. The document outlines how to search databases, including using basic and advanced search features, boolean operators, keywords, subject headings, and truncation. It also discusses accessing databases remotely from home or onsite at the library.
The document discusses searching the internet and evaluating online information. It provides tips for effective searching, including using different types of search engines and boolean operators. It also explains that not all online information is indexed by search engines, and discusses how to evaluate the credibility and quality of sources found on the web.
This is an introductionto using information resources, including a strategy to help identify key words and then how to use these with the library catalogue and the 'search EBSCO journals' site
This tutorial provides an overview of the key features and search functions of the CINAHL database. It demonstrates how to use the publications, headings, evidence-based care sheets and cited references sections. It also explains the benefits of creating a user account, such as saving searches and setting up alerts. The tutorial highlights using advanced search techniques for effective research.
Library Database Search Tips for Finding Better InformationAndrew Walsh
This document provides tips for effectively searching library databases for research. It recommends breaking your research topic down into key concepts and keywords rather than searching full sentences. Identifying synonyms for keywords will return more relevant results. Boolean operators like AND and OR can be used to narrow or broaden searches. Filters and limits can further refine results. Tracking sources with proper citations is important. With practice generating keywords and alternative search strategies, library databases can be searched thoroughly and efficiently.
Academic Research Strategies
How do I effectively & efficiently do academic research & navigate the college's online library?
This workshop will introduce you to the principles of academic research & show you how to best use the ESC Library resources to find sources & cite
them in your academic papers.
This document provides information on how to effectively search for information online. It discusses the differences between general search engines and databases, when each is most appropriate to use, and how search engines work. It also provides tips for using search tools like Boolean operators, phrase searching, and limiting searches. The document recommends developing search strategies and having a plan when searching for academic or project-related information.
This document provides an overview of research resources and strategies available at the Southern Connecticut State University library. It discusses navigating the library catalog and databases, evaluating sources, searching techniques, interlibrary loans, and getting research help. Key resources covered include the catalog, periodical databases, reference materials, and subject librarian assistance.
The document provides instructions for accessing and searching the LIRN library database through multiple steps. It explains how to log in to the library, select a database like InfoTrac or ProQuest, perform an advanced search on topics, and retrieve full-text journal articles. The document includes tips for choosing academic journals over other sources and automatically generating APA citations to save time on formatting references. Students are asked to select 5 articles, write 250-word summaries without copying, and upload their completed project to a Dropbox folder.
1. Welcome
to EMCC Library’s
Database Basics
USING LIBRARY DATABASES CAN MAKE
STUDYING, WRITING PAPERS AND DOING PROJECTS A
LOT EASIER! THEY REALLY ARE SIMPLE TO USE ONCE
YOU KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THEM.
WE WILL FOCUS ON USING ACADEMIC SEARCH
PREMIER. IT IS ONE OF THE LIBRARY’S MOST USEFUL
RESOURCES. ONCE YOU LEARN A FEW TECHNIQUES
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO APPLY THEM TO SEARCHING
OTHER SOURCES TOO!
2. In this presentation you will learn:
What library databases are
When and why to use them
How to do a basic search
Database tools that refine your search
Sorting your search results
Saving and sharing articles
Click the stars for shortcuts to review each topic.
The home icon will return you to this page.
3. So What is a Database?
Databases are simply collections of information that
have been arranged to make searching easy and
efficient.
A good example is the contact
list on your cell phone. You
can enter people’s numbers
and find them again either
alphabetically, by speed dial
settings or categories like
“family” or “school”.
4. Why are library databases special?
Libraries pay subscription fees for their databases
The material they contain is not free on the web
Search tools help you find what you need
Information quality has been judged by experts
Some databases gather a lot of sources on one topic
Others cover a broad range of subjects
Whole articles can often be read immediately
5. Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier is a database
produced by EBSCO and covers a broad
range of topics. It includes more than
8000 newspaper, magazine, and
journal titles ranging from 1975 to the
present. Most Mississippi public
libraries subscribe to it. As a student
you can use it anywhere you have an
internet connection through EMCC’s
library.
6. Why use a database?
If you have a question to answer or a point you want
to make, sometimes you have to dig for a little
information to fill out your argument.
7. Isn’t an internet search faster?
Well, yes and no. You can find a lot of information
very quickly. Finding useful information for your
project can be a bit harder.
Winner!
8. The right tools for the job
A library database won’t give you quite so many
sources, but you don’t need to worry about whether
or not they’re accurate. It will also have features that
help you sort and manage the information sources
you find.
Advanced Search
Tools
Indexes Content updated daily
Scholarly Nationally Respected
Journals Newspapers
9. Getting Started
When you begin a basic search on Academic Search
Premier this is what you see. Click the stars to read more
about some important features.
10. Save yourself some time
Unlike an internet search, you don’t have to get a big list of
everything and sort it out yourself. Eliminate what you know
you don’t want before you search. Click stars for details.
11. Know before you type
There are a few tricks you should know before typing in a keyword. These
definitely work on Academic Search Premier. Other databases use very similar
commands, and they might even help on internet searches. Try them!
Boolean terms Use quotation marks to Parentheses can
AND, OR, and search for phrases. If you nest searches.
NOT should be don’t the words will be The operation
in upper case searched for as if the term inside them is
letters. Except AND was between them. done first. (rivers
for these the “Rescue Dogs” will search OR lakes) AND
program for information on “native plants”
usually ignores specially trained dogs. finds information
small words Rescue Dogs will find on fresh water,
and items using those two then looks at
capitalization. words separately. plants.
12. Wild Cards and Truncation
When there are closely related words with different endings, sometimes you want
to search under all of them. Take the words child, children, and childhood for
example. Instead if typing in all three words, you can enter:
This is called “truncation”! One little asterisk tells the program to search for all
variations at once. An asterisk can also stand in for whole words inside a phrase.
A “Wildcard” uses the “?”or “#” symbols to replace or imply letters within words.
Wom?n will search for both woman and women.
Colo#r will search for our word color and the British colour.
13. Putting it all together
Ok, now it’s time to use that search box! Lets say we’ve been studying about
teenage obesity in the United States. We need information for a class
presentation about how the problem is viewed in other places. If we apply
the tips we’ve seen, our search terms will look something like this:
(adolescent OR teen*) AND obesity NOT “United States”
We will use the default settings on the rest of the page for now.
14. Search Results
Wow! More than 4000 articles are a lot to look at!
Using the slider and check boxes on the left side of
the results screen will have a dramatic effect.
We will choose “Full Text” articles only. Items from
scholarly journals which are less than 5 years old
will probably be plenty to work with.
15. Refining your results
Now there are almost 3000 fewer things to review. That’s
an improvement.
Continue scrolling down the left side of the results page
and you will find other facets to use as limiters.
If you choose one and think it eliminates too many articles
just click its button in the “limiters” section to reverse it.
Our presentation is going to be on the psychological
impacts of obesity, so we will choose that as a limiter.
16. Manageable Results
Now we have 17 articles to review for possible use in our
project. They’re all available in full text so we can see them
right away.
We also know they are up to date, accurate, and won’t be
cluttered with advertising or other distractions.
That’s really great! Now let’s look at the rest of the results
page and see what other tools we can make use of.
17. Making the most of your results
Even after you’ve found your list of articles, Academic Search Premier still
offers more research help. Click the stars for details on some of them.
18. Saving Searches
There are some benefits to signing in for a free
account. Saving your search results is easy.
There is a link to your search results which you
can email to yourself on another computer or
share with others if you are working in a
group.
EBSCO can even inform you when new articles
on your topic are added to the database!
You can find this tab on the upper right-hand
corner of your results list.
19. Saving Articles
When you select an item from your results list, this tool bar
will appear on the right-hand side of your screen. Some of
these features, like “Add to Folder” and “Create Note” are
designed to work with an account.
You can print, email or save your articles without signing
in if you prefer.
“Cite” is another great time-saving tool. It will give you a
proper bibliographic citation that you can cut and paste
into your finished paper or presentation!
20. Thank you for reading EMCC’s
Database Basics
WE HOPE YOU FOUND THIS OVERVIEW OF
ACADEMIC SEARCH PREMIER HELPFUL.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE
LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR COLLEGE CAREER AND
REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO HELP IF YOU
NEED US!
Powerpoint Presentation developed by Lisa Justis, 2 May 2012