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The document outlines a summer research experience led by Linda Blake, a science librarian, focusing on how nanosensors are used in diabetes detection. It provides steps for conducting research, including topic selection, keyword identification, and source evaluation, emphasizing the difference between primary and secondary sources. Additionally, it includes activities for identifying and selecting appropriate academic sources for research.
Introduction and topic reu
- 1. Linda Blake, Science Librarian (304) 293-0328 linda.blake@mail.wvu.edu Summer Research Experience 2015
- 2. First Step in Research: Select and Articulate Your Topic My topic: How are nanosensors used in diabetes detection?
- 3. Next Step: Identify Useful Keywords How are nanosensors used in diabetes detection? nanosensors AND “diabetes detection” *Use quotes to identify a phrase, to tell the search engine you want these words together in the search results
- 4. Next Step: Select Appropriate Sources Primary Sources -vs- Secondary Sources The Humanities and Social Sciences -vs- the Sciences
- 6. Activity: Source Type • List the common characteristics of the documents in your folders • Identify the source type? • Journal article for scholars and academics • Book chapter for background • Magazine article for general readers • Review articles for an overview of the topic • Is this a primary source or secondary? • Report to the class
- 7. Activity: Find an Article on your Topic • Search your topic in Summon making good use of keywords • Select at least one good source for your research • Locate the full text • eMail yourself the source
- 8. You’re on your way to the perfect paper…. And Success, Joy, World Renown
- 9. Linda Blake, Science Librarian Downtown Campus Library Research Services (304) 293-0328 linda.blake@mail.wvu.edu Characters by Sandra Boynton http://www.sandraboynton.com