Fall 2009 Student Handout: Introduction to Searching
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The document provides tips for effectively researching library resources by subject, emphasizing the importance of using key words, search operators, and filters to refine results. It suggests utilizing 'scholarly' or 'peer-reviewed' options and organizing sources through tools like RefWorks and Diigo. Additionally, it promotes library workshops and online resources for further learning and support.
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- 1. Research @ the Library Resources by Subject (Subject Guides) Search Tips Create list of key words FIRST: www.esc.edu/findkeywords Double quotes for exact phrases: "drug abuse" or "mad cow disease" AND to narrow search: teenagers AND "drug abuse" OR to broaden search: teenagers OR adolescents Parentheses to group synonyms: "drug abuse" and (teenagers or adolescents) Look for "Scholarly" or "Peer-Review" limit option on results page "Subjects" list on left side of results pages to narrow search "Add to Folder" or "Mark" option next to article on results page to save item to folder. EBSCO: click yellow icon for pre-formatted citations (APA, etc.) Other Resources to Explore Library Workshops: learn more: tinyurl.com/eschomeworkshops RefWorks & Diigo: organize your sources: www.esc.edu/refworks & www.diigo.com Library Blog & Twitter Accounts: get more search tips: esclibrary.blogspot.com & twitter.com/esclibrary Center for Learning and Technology 9/2/09 Empire State College -1– State University of New York