Harlan spring 2013 presentation libguide
- 1. Presenter: Robin Pachtman, MLS Spring 2013 – Instructor: Dr. Harlan
- 2. Outcome: • Participants will receive an overview of library research tools and techniques in order to identify assignment related resources and become more effective researchers. Agenda: • Identify Research Process • Introduce NOVA Resources • Explore Strategies for Searching • Demonstrate Search Tips • Discuss Website Evaluation • Recognize Citation Tools
- 3. Research Process • Create your question • Explore resource tools • Develop search terms • Evaluate findings • Synthesize results into research document • Cite Sources
- 4. Research Skills Resourceful (beyond Google) Analytical Persistent and Patient
- 5. Developing Search Terms • Not conversational English • Key words or phrases • Synonyms, Related terms • Think about general vs. specific terms broad vs. Narrow • Use database subject terms/thesaurus
- 6. Research Question Which method is more effective for learning, distance or classroom education? Keywords are:
- 7. Review, Revise and Repeat Search Terms: • General Topic Too many results Add more information & related terms • Narrower/Specific Topic More focused and relevant results • Try other Databases
- 8. Examples Broad Narrow 1.Writers Women Writers Latin-American Isabelle Allende Writers Cars Sports Cars Porsche Porsche 911 Food Desserts Cake Brownies 1. Discuss the themes that reoccur in a Latin-American author of your choice.
- 9. Helpful Search Tips Boolean Operators •AND •OR •NOT
- 10. Resources LAUNCHING RESOURCES BRANCHING OUT Catalogues: Books Works cited Periodicals Audio-Visuals (Film, TV, in previous sources Radio, etc.) Internet (Websites and Databases) People: Organizations and Other People
- 11. Tools and resources Search Engines Publicly available web resources Google Anyone Free Databases (News, Research, Reference) Secure sites (Not accessible via search engines) Articles in Journals, Magazines and Newspapers Experts $$$$
- 12. Databases vs. Google • Very organized • All results standardized • More relevant results • Less likely to get false information
- 13. Efficiency, Organization, Credibility Compare Google and Academic Search Complete
- 14. NOVA Resources NOVA LIBRARY http:www.nvcc.edu/library Access from home: Login with My NOVA account
- 15. More Tips… Wildcards ? = any letter (Ex. Colo?r) Truncation * = various endings to root word (Ex. garden*) Quotes “phrase” = exact wording (Ex. “plastic water bottle”)
- 16. Evaluating…Be Skeptical! Currency Time Relevance Topical Authority Who Accuracy What Purpose Why Is it C.R.A.A.P? *Adapted with permission from author: Sarah Blakeslee, California State University, Chico
- 18. Citation Resources Writing Center 4th fl.
- 19. Don’t forget…evaluate with a critical eye! What does Google know… about you?
- 20. Need help? Have Questions? Come to the Library Online help 24/7 via Ask a Librarian Contact me: rpachtman@nvcc.edu 703-323-2328
Editor's Notes
- #17: Currency = copyright, currency Relevance = topic is relevant and target audience Authority = who wrote it; do they have the credentials Accuracy = evidence, reliable or truthfull Purpose = entertainment or educational