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ENGL 111 Writing 2 Kanwit
This document provides an overview of research strategies and tools for students, including developing a search strategy, finding resources in library catalogs and databases, managing citations using RefWorks, evaluating internet sources, searching for books and articles, using interlibrary loans, and getting help from library staff. Key steps outlined are developing search terms, searching library databases and catalogs to find background information and narrow topics, and using citation management software to properly cite sources.
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- 1. Annotated Bibliography &Research StrategiesWriting 2Traci Welch MoritzPublic Services Librarian/Assistant ProfessorHeterick Memorial Library
- 2. What today isall about To get you startedDevelop a search strategyFind resources in library catalog and databases availableEverything shown today is available at Research Guides for ENGL 111.
- 3. Research Guide forENGL 111
- 4. Annotated BibliographyAllows youto see what is out thereHelps you narrow your topic and discard any irrelevant materialsAids in developing the thesis Makes you a better scholar
- 5. Managing Information -RefWorksLicensed 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 WordExcellent TutorialsHelp available at Heterick Research Guide for HONR 231 for instructions on how to get your free-for-a-life-time account
- 6. Bibliographic Citation Software REFWORKS
- 7. What do Ido first?Take a look at your topic and identify key search terms, Ask a question.
- 8. Most databases nowuse an implied Boolean logic search scheme so a keyword search will get you started.
- 9. Boolean logic isthe use of AND, NOT, OR to narrow or expand your search
- 10. See Research Guidefor ENGL 111 KanwitWHO CARES?
- 11. Research StrategyStart bigdoing background reading
- 12. Narrow your topicfor a more focused product
- 13. Research narrowed topicusing subject specificdatabases
- 14. Keep track ofbibliographic citations to avoid trouble down the road.Ask a question
- 15. Internet ToolsGoogle andWikipedia aren’t intrinsically evil, just use them for the correct purpose in your research.
- 16. Internet ToolsFIND INTERNETRESOURCESSubject portals:Librarians' Index to the Internet
- 17. WWW Virtual LibraryComprehensivesearch engines:Alta Vista
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- 24. Internet ToolsGoogle ScholarNote:If working offcampus please see the “Google scholar” tab at the Research Guide for ENGL 111ONU buysFull-textdatabaseGoogle asksto link tocontentOhioLINKPermitsGoogle tolink to full-textRun Google ScholarSearchONU user sees licensed full-textarticles
- 25. Critically analyzing websourcesWhat? is the page/site aboutWho? created and maintains this siteWhere? Is the information coming from Why? Is the information presented on the web When? Was the page created or last updatedHow? Accurate or credible is the pageFrom the University of Wisconsin Library, worksheet for evaluating web sites
- 26. What do Ido next?Use library resources to continue your background research.
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- 28. FIND A BOOK∞POLARLooksin several locations (usually subject, article title, abstracts or contents)
- 29. Does not requirean exact match
- 30. Generates comparatively largenumber of hits (not precise)
- 31. Good if youare not familiar with terminology
- 32. Look for thesame or similar words which keep appearing KEYWORD
- 33. FIND A BOOK∞POLARClickon the “Find Similar Items” link found on each item recordLooks in one place – subject
- 34. Usually requires anexact match between your term and a pre-set list of terms
- 35. Precise (motionpictures -- review)
- 36. Can be usedafter keyword search has identified specific subjectsSUBJECT
- 37. Find a Book∞OhioLinkMaterialsowned by all Ohio colleges, universities, several public librariesCa. 10 million itemsLink from POLAR permits you to submit requests. Available from Heterick home pageMost requests arrive in 2-3 working daysNo charge Limited to 100 items at a timeMAY RENEW UP TO 4 TIMES
- 38. Figure out yoursearch strategyHave your search phrases readyHead to the journals to find articlesDecide if you want to use a database or head directly to a pertinent journal.What do I do next?
- 39. What do Ido next?Use databases to find articles based on your search strategy
- 40. Find an ArticlePeriodicalmeans the same as MagazineUsually magazines are more “popular” JournalsScholarly or ProfessionalPeer reviewedSee Research Guide for HONR 231 for this and other Handouts
- 41. Research Tools∞DatabasesOften toolsfor locating journal and newspaper articlesMost are subject-specific – some multi-disciplinaryMany give access to full text of articlesHeterick has over 250
- 42. Research Tools∞DatabasesOver 20,000journals indexed, most are full textDivided by subject area offered at ONUBegin with a general database, Academic Search Complete
- 43. ResearchTools∞DatabasesAcademic Search CompleteFilm and TV Literature IndexMLA International BibliographyNYT HistoricalLexis-Nexis AcademicAmerican Drama or English Prose Drama
- 44. General DatabaseAcademic SearchComplete/MasterFile PremierScholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
- 45. General DatabaseLexis NexisAcademic
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- 54. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Usewhen you need a book or article that is not available online, not owned by ONU or available via OhioLINKNo charge/ limit on requestsMost requests take 5-7 days to fillUse ILL form on library web pages.
- 55. QUESTIONS?Ask at theReference DeskPhone the Reference Desk – 2185Contact us by E-mail [email protected] Chat Help feature or the IMIM feature