The document provides guidance on effective research strategies, focusing on health care reform as a topic. It outlines steps for clarifying research questions, finding reliable sources, evaluating the quality of information, and citing references effectively. Additional resources and citation tools are also mentioned to assist in managing research effectively.

1. Research Tips… with Chad Mairn, Librarian

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3. Before you begin, ask yourself:What is my assignment? What questions do I need to answer?What kind and how much information do I need? What do I already know? What do I want to know? How can I apply what I already know to what I am learning now?

4. Topic: Health Care ReformThesis: Health care reform will make health care less expensive, extend coverage, and consequently help stabilize the economy.

5. Search and you will find … Search within our library website for books, articles, e-books and more!

7. As you search for resources, ask:Do the sources I am finding support my research question?How can I best share my conclusions with others?Have I completely answered my research question?

8. Research Tip … can cite sources! Just copy/paste the book’s ISBN into the search box.You can export to RefWorks or you can simply copy/paste the citation.

9. Scholarly JournalGeneral Magazine

10. General DatabasesUse Advanced Search FeatureRefine your topic using suggested subject headingsLimit to full textExclude book reviewsRead the abstract to decide whether the article is appropriate for your topicSelect the type of source: peer-reviewed, newspaper, magazineExport the Citation InformationContain information on many topicsTips

11. Specialized DatabasesUse keyword searching or take advantage of topic listsRefine the topic using suggested subject headingsUse tabs or side bars to locate the type of information needed on the topicUse citation links to copy or export citation informationContain information on a single topicTips

12. Finding Information on the WWWWatch Google Instant.Use Advanced Search FeatureRemember anyone can create a website.Can you clearly determine who has written the article?Do they have subject expertise?Is the website relevant to your research? Is it comprehensive? Up-to date? Biased?Can the information be verified?Utilize Search Engine FeaturesTipsDon’t settle for a general Google Search!Use the advanced search feature to limit to edu or org sites

13. Use Google Scholar to access peer reviewed sources

14. Use Google Books for excerpts from published worksOther Things to Consider:Critically evaluate what you read and judge it accordingly. Ask yourself what is missing from an article.Cite your sources! Take good notes and remember to document where and when you found the information. Read SPC’s Academic Honesty Policy at http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm.

15. Citing Sourceshttp://mlahandbook.orgSign on with this information: spc.mla.help@gmail.comPassword: mlahelpCitation Management ToolsOnline Access to MLA Manualhttp://spcollege.libguides.com/refworks

16. Other citation tools … www.worldcat.orgwww.citationmachine.netwww.zotero.netwww.easybib.com/ www.noodletools.com/www.bibme.org/

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