TSEM Spring 2014 Fath Class1
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This document summarizes a library workshop on conducting research. It provides the instructor's contact information and slides. The agenda includes discussing pre-reading, background research techniques like using keywords and databases, and evaluating resources. It encourages starting research online to find context, then provides tips for effective searching using Boolean operators, truncation, and phrase searching. Students practice evaluating websites for currency, reliability, authority and purpose using the C.R.A.P. test, then work in groups to analyze example websites.
TSEM Spring 2014 Fath Class1
- 1. TSEM 102 Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction Librarian Slides: http://bit.ly/spring2014fathslides
- 2. First… Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Cook Library Reference: 410.704.2462. IM/email Phone: 410.704.3746. Twitter: @CookLibraryofTU Albert S. Cook facebook profile! Slides: http://bit.ly/spring2014fathslides
- 3. A quick plug… Library workshops Listed on the library blog Chicago Manual Style Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsdkrebs/6812988187/ Wednesday, April 9th 4:00-5:30 – Cook Library 317
- 4. Agenda Pre-class reading Discussion Background reading/Internet searching Keywords Evaluating Resources
- 5. Wikipedia Woes and Google Gaffs What are the pros and cons of so much information being online? What do you do to be sure you’re finding credible resources? New York Times (2013) If a Story Is Viral, Truth May Be Taking a Beating http://nyti.ms/1d7MUUB Google Analytics (2012) Google analytics in real life – Site search. http://youtu.be/cbtf1oyNg-8 DuckDuckGo (2012). There are no “regular results” on Google anymore. http://vimeo.com/duckduckgo/bubble How do you evaluate the information you find while researching? Why is it important to support your argument with valid sources?
- 6. Web “Pre-Searching” Why start your search online? Find background information Help solidify research topic Find new terminology to use as keywords Find links and/or citations to other sources
- 7. Improve Google Food and athletes Advanced searching Duck Google Sustainability and vegan diet Cook Library’s Guide to the Web Duck Go Check out the TSEM Course Gateway
- 8. Keywords are critical! Sample topic: How have processed foods negatively altered the health of Americans? First, break the question down into key concepts: How have processed foods negatively altered the health of Americans?
- 9. More on keywords… Expand your list to include synonyms then add to it once you have done some background reading. How have processed foods negatively altered the health of Americans? processed foods convenience food junk food food preservation health fitness BMI energy Americans United States North America children
- 10. Create keywords Enter your research topic on your worksheet Pass it to a group member Group member fills in keywords/synonyms What helped you find synonyms?
- 11. Search Tip #1 Boolean “search connectors” AND OR NOT internet AND children Combining >1 topic instruct OR teach Combining synonymous terms Which is better?
- 12. Search Tip #2 Use truncation! Educat* finds Educate Education Educating Educator Etc…
- 13. Search Tip #3 Phrase Searching… Use quotations to keep a keyword phrase intact (words will be searched in the specific order) Examples: “No Child Left Behind” “school reform”
- 14. Putting it all together… How have processed foods negatively altered the health of Americans? processed foods convenience food junk food food preservation health fitness BMI obesity Americans United States North America children Processed food OR junk food AND Health OR obesity OR “body mass index” AND United States OR USA OR North America
- 15. Create a search strategy Using the keywords on your worksheet and the search tips mentioned here create a search strategy
- 16. Evaluate what you find Go to one of the websites below and analyze it http://bit.ly/cosmicweb3 http://bit.ly/cosmicweb4 http://bit.ly/cosmicweb5 http://bit.ly/cosmicweb6 http://bit.ly/cosmicweb7
- 18. Check for CRAP Currency How recent is the information? Can you locate a date when the resource was written/created/upda ted? Based on your topic, is this current enough? Why might the date matter for your topic? http://www.flickr.com/photos/helloeveryone123/393737 4193/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library
- 19. Check for CRAP Reliability What kind of information is included in the resource? Does the author provide citations & references for quotations & data Where am I accessing this information? http://www.flickr.com/photos/schnappi/5930145952/sizes/l/in/photostrea m/ Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library
- 20. Check for CRAP Authority Can you determine who the author/creator is? What are their credentials (education, affiliation, e xperience, etc.)? Who is the publisher or sponsor of the work/site? Is this publisher/sponsor reputable http://rantchick.com/a-doctrine-on-respect/ Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library
- 21. Check for CRAP Purpose/Point of View Is the content primarily opinion? Is the information balanced or biased? What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell, e ntertain or persuade http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/5484085301/sizes /m/in/photostream/ Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library
- 22. Group work: Fill out this spreadsheet http://bit.ly/tsemspring2014fathws Enter your names and choose a research topic for the group Find a reliable website Find a “bad” website
- 23. Thanks for listening! Complete Next the paper worksheet! class: Watch 2 more video and prepare for discussion Use your keywords to find books/articles
- 24. Questions? Feel free to contact me: Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu 410.704.3746. Twitter: @CookLibraryofTU Or any reference librarian: Visit Cook Library Reference Desk 410.704.2462. IM – tucookchat
Editor's Notes
- #7: Aka it’s a good starting pointYou can read the wikipedia article… just don’t cite it