Research Tutorial
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This document provides guidance for research on a contemporary artist. It outlines course objectives of situating an artist in post-1945 contexts. It recommends using search engines, keywords, and limiting searches to find high-resolution images online. It stresses evaluating sources for authority, accuracy, coverage, objectivity, and currency. Reliable sources include sites from recognized institutions and experts rather than Wikipedia. Proper citation of all internet sources is required to avoid plagiarism. Books and scholarly journals are preferable to magazines for in-depth information.
Research Tutorial
- 1. Research Tutorial Professor Melissa Hall Fall 2013
- 2. Course Objectives • Conduct research on a contemporary artist, and situate their work in the context of post- 1945 art practices
- 3. Research Sources • Internet • Books • Periodicals
- 4. Search Engines • Search engines are used to locate information on the internet
- 5. Keyword Search • Begin your search by choosing a “keyword”
- 7. Search term is too broad
- 8. • Narrow your search by using more specific keyword terms Jackson Pollock and Existentialism Jackson Pollock and Action Painting Jackson Pollock andHarold Rosenberg Jackson Pollock andClement Greenberg
- 10. Limit your search to images using Google’s image feature
- 11. Click on Search Tools and select “Large” for high resolution images
- 12. Evaluating Web Resources • Much of the information available on the internet is not reliable • You must therefore evaluate your resources to determine their validity
- 13. Criteria WCC Librarians recommend 5 simple criteria: 1. Authority 2. Accuracy 3. Coverage 4. Objectivity 5. Currency
- 14. Authority Authority: • Is the author or sponsor a reliable source?
- 15. Authority • Since anybody can post on the internet you must be sure that your source is credible
- 16. Authority • This is why Wikipedia is not considered a reliable resource
- 17. Authority • But Wikipedia can be a great jumping off point!
- 18. Authority • But Wikipedia can be a great jumping off point!
- 19. Authority • Wikipedia is an Encyclopedia • It is a research “tool” not a research “source”
- 20. Authority • Look for sites sponsored by recognized institutions and experts in the field
- 21. Authority • Beware of sites that appear to be authored by experts
- 22. Authority • The authors are not always experts on the topic
- 23. Authority • Art Story contributors all have MAs -- not PhDs!
- 24. Authority • Domain names can help you identify credible sources at a glance
- 25. Authority • Museums and libraries are identified by the “.org” tag in their URL
- 26. Authority • Museum sites are an excellent source of “vetted” information
- 27. Authority • Artcyclopedia provides links to museum object pages
- 28. Authority • Artcyclopedia provides links to museum object pages
- 29. Authority • Also links to articles and multimedia
- 30. Authority • Commercial sites are identified by the “.com” domain name:http://www.jacksonpollock .com/ • Beware of .com sites!
- 31. Authority • If the site is trying to sell you something, it can not be considered “reliable”
- 32. Authority • Be wary of distracting advertising!
- 33. Authority • Be wary of blogs!
- 34. Coverage • Coverage refers to the quality and depth of content • If the site repeats the familiar old clichés about Jackson Pollock, it is not worth using!
- 35. Accuracy • Are there mistakes in facts, spelling, or the use of vocabulary?
- 36. Objectivity • Is the information presented objectively, or does it promote an opinion or point of view?
- 37. Objectivity • Much art criticism is opinion, rather than scholarly research
- 38. Currency • Currency refers to whether information is current or up to date • Greenberg and Rosenberg are “historical artifacts,” not current “authorities
- 39. Citation Format • Citing internet sources is a pain in the neck -- but everybody has to do it! • Otherwise, you will be guilty of plagiarism!
- 40. Citation Format Required information includes: Author or agency Title of article Site name or original source Date created and publisher Date of access URL
- 41. Citation Format Required information includes: Author or agency Title of article Site name or original source Date created and publisher Date of access URL Melissa Hall, “Jackson Pollock,” Art Since 1945, Westchester Community College (October 7, 2013) http://medumpa.wordpress.com/lectures/we ek-3/jackson-pollock-1912-1956/
- 42. Citation Format • There are now “citation machines” available on the web that will do the formatting for you http://citationmachine.net/
- 43. Citation Format • If you can’t find the information you need then you might want to question the reliability of your site http://citationmachine.net/
- 44. Citation Format • Many museum sites now offer information about how to cite their pages
- 45. Books
- 50. Periodicals • Know the difference between popular magazines and scholarly journals http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/peabody/tutorial_files/scholarlyfree/index.html
- 51. Periodicals • Scholarly = peer reviewed http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/peabody/tutorial_files/scholarlyfree/index.html
- 52. Periodicals • Magazine = glossy pictures and advertisements • General audience • Exhibition reviews • News on market trends and conservation
- 53. Periodicals • Scholarly journals – no advertising; longer articles; more “serious” appearance
- 54. Periodicals • Lots of footnotes!
- 60. Modify search
- 63. Summary
- 64. WTF???!!! If you can’t understand the abstract, skip it
- 66. Page Scan
- 69. PDF
- 70. PDF
- 73. Journals to Look for Art Bulletin Art Journal Art in America Art History Oxford Art Journal
- 75. Journals to Avoid Art News
- 76. Can be Good New Yorker New York Times Artnet
- 77. Art Critics Roberta Smith Michael Kimmelman Holland Carter Michael Brenson Jerry Saltz Peter Schjeldahl Deborah Solomon
- 78. Links Check out links on course website (mostly criticism; reviews)
- 79. Help The library provides abundant resources
- 80. Tutorials
- 81. Tutorials
- 82. Help