Lesson 1 presentation to go along with the TexShare Basic Reference Training in a Box. This goes along with the participant manual available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
This presentation goes along with the TexShare database "training in a box" on Homework Help. This PowerPoint covers the introduction through Lesson 1: the search process. The full curriculum is freely available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
Lesson 2 presentation to go along with the TexShare Basic Reference Training in a Box. This goes along with the participant manual available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
This presentation goes along with Lesson 2 in the TexShare databases "training in a box" on homework help. This lesson covers the best databases to use for homework help. The full curriculum is freely available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
This presentation goes along with the TexShare database "training in a box" on Homework Help. This PowerPoint covers the introduction through Lesson 1: the search process. The full curriculum is freely available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
Lesson 2 presentation to go along with the TexShare Basic Reference Training in a Box. This goes along with the participant manual available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
This presentation goes along with Lesson 2 in the TexShare databases "training in a box" on homework help. This lesson covers the best databases to use for homework help. The full curriculum is freely available here:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/texshare/
Using Library Resources for your DissertationGaz Johnson
Talk given to education distance learning postgraduate students studying at Leicester. Covers data resources available to them, along with basic Boolean searching practice.
Using Library Resources for your DissertationGaz Johnson
Talk given to education distance learning postgraduate students studying at Leicester. Covers data resources available to them, along with basic Boolean searching practice.
Finding Information for Foundation Degree in MVCO (DL) StudentsGaz Johnson
Slides for the 19th April lecture given to foundation degree in Managing Community & Voluntary Organisations - detailing data resources and good searching practice.
Library Services & Finding Information for M.Sc (DL) StudentsGaz Johnson
Talk given in April 2008 to distance learning students studying postgraduate degrees in education at Leicester. Covers general library practice and basic data resources available.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
26. Try it! Discussion questions What were some of the controlled vocabulary words and phrases? Did any of the words or phrases seem as though they would help to narrow the results?
TexShare provides access to a large number of subscription-based databases that include both academic and general reference information. Magazines, newspapers, images, primary source documents, radio and TV news transcripts provide a wide range of topics including business, health, current events, animal science, ethnic and multicultural studies, history, music, psychology, religion, and women’s studies, etc.
Gather information from the patron about the search Determine which references are best to use for the query (databases vs. Web search engine, print sources, library catalog) Show patron where databases may be found on library website Show patron list of databases available with summaries to help them decide which to use Demonstrate how to conduct a search – use of limiters, expanders, quotation marks, etc.
Use open-ended questions!
At the end of the reference interview, rephrase the patron’s questions and responses to ensure that both you and the patron have an understanding of the information needed.
When formulating a search strategy, first brainstorm about a list of keywords and phrases to use during the search. Then decide which limiters to apply during the search.
Break into pairs and select one of these examples. Brainstorm a list of keywords and phrases and determine possible limiting factors. Discuss a list of keywords, phrases and limiting factors and why they were chosen.
Accessing the TexShare databases and a library’s own subscriptions from the library’s website offers patrons a single, convenient place to search. Library system administrators may contact the TexShare Technical Operations Specialist at (512) 463-7402 for information about their library’s user ids and passwords.
Generally, these databases cover many topics and can be used for most searches. They include many different types of sources, such as scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, reference books, primary source documents, and images. Example searches: - Children and Nutrition - Energy Conservation - Attention-deficit Disorder - Renewable Resources
Designed for students and teachers, these age-appropriate databases for students at the primary and secondary levels, include teacher resources and professional development articles. Example searches: - “I have a dream” speech - President Obama and education - Recycling - Desert habitats - Terrorism and the United States - Homeless people - Georgia history, map, flag, photos
The databases designed specifically for historical research include: Example searches: - Texas wildflowers - Texas Indians - Military bases in Texas - Democratic Party in Texas - Qualifications to join Navy Seals
This group of databases contains health and medical information for both health professionals and consumers. Some of these databases contain scholarly, academic articles and research, while others include health information written for the general public . Example searches: - Diabetes - Attention-deficit videos - Pamphlet about knee surgery - Is MRSA gone from schools? - Drug Ambien - Diagrams of brain, eye, heart - Alzheimer’s disease
This group of databases provides information on topics related to business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. They also provide scholarly journals on business, country and industry reports, company and business reports. Example searches: -Company profiles -Industry profiles -Country profiles -Latest copy of Business Week -Strengths and weaknesses of WalMart
These databases contain information regarding authors and their works. Some provide full text of poems or other works, while others provide scholarly criticism Example searches: - Analysis and criticism of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Biographical information about William Shakespeare
In this step, the search strategy comes in to play. Use a list of keywords and phrases and a general idea of the limiting features to begin the search. Remember there are three common types of searches: Keyword Phrase Subject term
In this step, the search strategy comes in to play. Use a list of keywords and phrases and a general idea of the limiting features to begin the search. Remember there are three common types of searches: Keyword Phrase Subject term
AND: Narrows a search to include only results containing all words separated by this operator. For example, ocean and pollution finds all results that contain both terms. OR: Broadens a search to include results containing any word separated by this operator. For example, ocean OR whale finds results that contain either ocean or whale. This is effective when search terms have synonyms or spelling variations. NOT: Narrows a search to exclude words following this operator. For example, ocean NOT whale finds results that have the term ocean but not whale .
Example Search: A parent wants to learn more about the education of children with Down Syndrome. The keywords she has been trying have yielded too many results. Recommend that she use a subject term search to generate some possible search terms to help narrow the results. Follow with discussion
The Results pages of many TexShare databases contain menus for narrowing the results. These menus are typically located on the left or right side of the result list. For example, searching for the topic economy of France in MasterFILE Premier returns numerous results. The patron could narrow the results by using the Source Types like Periodical, Newspapers, or Country Reports. The results could also be narrowed by Subject by selecting France, France –economic conditions, Gross domestic product, etc.
For too many results , try the following: Use more specific keywords, phrases, and/or subject terms Use limiters, including Full Text, Publication dates, Peer Reviewed Use Boolean operators, including AND, OR, NOT Use quotation marks around phrases For too few results , try the following : Use broader keywords and/or phrases Use different keywords and/or phrases Use different Boolean operators Remove some or all of the limiters Use “expanders”, including “Search within the full text”, or “Use related words” For irrelevant results , try the following: Use different keywords and/or phrases Search in a different database Use the “more like this” feature
Personal EBSCO folder Create a personal EBSCO folder: After temporarily saving your articles and images, click on Sign In . Complete the “I’m a new user” form, creating a personal user id and password in the process. Then click the Submit button. Save to personal EBSCO folder: After creating a personal EBSCO folder, a patron can save articles, searches, images, videos, persistent links, and more to a personal folder with user id and password protection. All materials are saved for at least 18 months and can be accessed any time the patron uses an EBSCO interface
Electronic databases vs print resources – Historical and up-to-date, timely information Require no library shelf space Allow patron to search may sources at one time Allow both small & large libraries access to the same resources Remotely accessible Electronic databases vs. free internet search engines - Provide full bibliographic citations in various formats Reliable sources from reputable publishers Results can be easily narrowed to identify most-relevant information No advertisements Results can be sorted by reading level Types of full-text formats? HTML only HTML & PDF PDF only
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