Computer Engineering - Intro to the LRC
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This document provides an overview of computer engineering resources available at a college library (LRC). It discusses locating key sections of the LRC website, performing basic searches of LRC resources and narrowing results. It also covers tools for organizing citations and using correct citation styles, as well as getting help from the library. The document uses the topic of exploring the relationship between Facebook use and academic performance as an example for finding and citing sources.
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IEEE Style (Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineers):
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Computer Engineering - Intro to the LRC
- 1. Exploring Computer Engineering Resources SMART START
- 2. I AM . . . Melanie Parlette LRC Program Liaison for School of Engineering and Information Technology mparlette@conestogac.on.ca
- 3. TODAY we will… • Locate key sections of the LRC’s website • Perform a basic search of LRC resources, narrow our search and create a list of relevant results • Locate the tools available to assist with organizing citations and using correct style
- 4. Off-Campus Access PIN NUMBERS - You can use your PIN to: • Access resources from Off-Campus • Renew a book, place a hold • Review your account
- 7. LIBRARY as a GATEWAY • The LRC is a gateway to a variety of quality resources for your College studies
- 8. ONLINE DATABASES and Library Discovery Individual Databases Discovery Search • Databases are usually • Searches majority of LRC’s organized by major subject databases all at once i.e. nursing, business, etc • Benefit: you just search— • Benefit: use advanced simple and convenient search tools to find millions • Detriment: You don’t get of trustworthy, subject- the specific treatment and specific resources advanced search Detriment: you have to capabilities of individual choose and search multiple databases. databases
- 9. Today’s Research Topic is…. • Is there a relationship Facebook use and academic performance?
- 10. Finding A Source to Answer Your Question • Where do we begin? • Google • Wikipedia • Other suggestions…
- 13. LIBRARY as a GATEWAY Facebook Social Media Social Media Facebook Academic Academic Performance Performance Grades Grades Grade Point Grade Point Average Average Education Education Information Information Technology Technology
- 14. Searching Tips: •Select “Full Text” •Narrow by Date •Determine appropriate source type •Consider narrowing by subject
- 15. Citing our Sources It's important to cite sources you used in your research for several reasons: •To show your reader you've done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information •To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas •To avoid plagiarism by quoting words and ideas used by other authors •To allow your reader to track down the sources you used by citing them accurately in your paper by way of footnotes, a bibliography or reference list
- 16. Citing our Sources IEEE Style (Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineers): [#] R. Langer, "New Methods of Drug Delivery," Science, vol. 249, pp. 1527- 1533, SEP 28, 1990.
- 17. Citing our Sources Citing in IEEE using Refworks 1. Use IEEE Communications Magazine Format 2. Always confirm with Conestoga College Writing Centre "IEEE Information"
- 18. Today We… • Located key sections of the LRC’s website • Performed a basic search of LRC resources, narrowed our search and created a list of relevant results • Located the tools available to assist with organizing citations and using correct style
- 19. HELP AT THE 2B18 LIBRARY Visit the Service Desk Email or Phone Instant Messaging