Honr 1231
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This document provides guidance on conducting research and constructing an annotated bibliography for an Honors English course. It outlines a multi-step research strategy, beginning with broad background research to narrow down topics, then using library databases and catalogs to find relevant resources. Key advice includes developing a question to guide searches, using both keywords and subject searches, and tools like RefWorks to organize citations and draft annotations. The document also covers evaluating internet sources and requesting materials through OhioLink and interlibrary loan when needed.
Honr 1231
- 1. The Annotated Bibliography & Research StrategiesHonors EnglishTraci Welch MoritzPublic Services Librarian/Assistant ProfessorHeterick Memorial Library
- 2. What today is all about To get you startedAid in constructing research strategy for finding resources for annotated bibliographyFind resources in library catalog and databases availableEverything shown today is available at Research Guides for HONR 231
- 3. Annotated BibliographyAllows you to see what is out thereHelps you narrow your topic and discard any irrelevant materialsAids in developing the thesis Makes you a better scholar
- 4. What do I do first?Take a look at your topic and identify key search terms, Ask a question.
- 5. Most databases now use an implied boolean logic search scheme so a keyword search will get you started.
- 6. Boolean logic is the use of AND, NOT, OR to narrow or expand your search
- 7. See Research Guide for HONR 231WHO CARES?
- 8. Research StrategyStart big doing background reading
- 9. Narrow your topic for a more focused product
- 10. Research narrowed topic using subject specificdatabases
- 11. Keep track of bibliographic citations to avoid trouble down the road.Ask a question
- 12. Internet ToolsGoogle and Wikipedia aren’t intrinsically evil, just use them for the correct purpose in your research.
- 13. Internet ToolsFIND INTERNET RESOURCESSubject portals:Librarians' Index to the Internet
- 14. WWW Virtual LibraryComprehensive search engines:Alta Vista
- 15. Ask.com
- 16. Excite
- 17. Scholar.Google
- 18. Hotbot
- 19. Lycos
- 21. Internet ToolsGoogle ScholarNote: If working offcampus please see the “google scholar” tab at the Research Guide for HONR 231ONU buysFull-textdatabaseGoogle asksto link tocontentOhioLINKPermitsGoogle tolink to full-textRun Google ScholarSearchONU user sees licensed full-textarticles
- 22. Critically analyzing web sourcesWhat? 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
- 23. What do I do next?Use library resources to continue your background research.
- 24. ONU ID is Library cardEVAEva Maglott00021559801Eva MaglottPlease use all digits in your student ID number.
- 26. FIND A BOOK∞POLARLooks in several locations (usually subject, article title, abstracts or contents)
- 27. Does not require an exact match
- 28. Generates comparatively large number of hits (not precise)
- 29. Good if you are not familiar with terminology
- 30. Look for the same or similar words which keep appearing KEYWORD
- 31. FIND A BOOK∞POLARClick on the “Find Similar Items” link found on each item recordLooks in one place – subject
- 32. Usually requires an exact match between your term and a pre-set list of terms
- 33. Precise
- 34. Can be used after keyword search has identified specific subjectsSUBJECT
- 35. Find a Book∞OhioLinkMaterials owned 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
- 36. What do I do next?Use databases to find articles based on your search strategy
- 37. Research Tools∞DatabasesOften tools for locating journal and newspaper articlesMost are subject-specific – some multi-disciplinaryMany give access to full text of articlesHeterick has over 250
- 38. Research Tools∞DatabasesOver 20,000 journals indexed, most are full textDivided by subject area offered at ONUBegin with a general database, Academic Search CompleteJSTOR
- 39. Find an ArticlePeriodical means the same as MagazineUsually magazines are more “popular” JournalsScholarly or ProfessionalPeer reviewedSee Research Guide for HONR 231 for this and other Handouts
- 40. Research Tools∞DatabasesAcademic Search Complete, Masterfile PremierJSTORLexis-NexisProquest NursingOpposing Viewpoints
- 41. General DatabaseAcademic Search Complete/ Masterfile PremierScholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
- 42. General DatabaseJSTORScholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
- 43. General DatabaseLexis Nexis Academic
- 46. Subject Specific DatabaseOpposing viewpoints
- 47. Bibliographic Citation Software REFWORKS
- 48. 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
- 49. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Use when 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.
- 50. QUESTIONS?Ask at the Reference DeskPhone the Reference Desk – 2185Contact us by E-mail reference@onu.eduUse Chat Help feature or the IMIM feature