TSEM Spring 2017 Mcarthur Class 2
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This document summarizes a class presentation on using databases to conduct research. It introduces the instructor, Laksamee Putnam, and provides an agenda that includes a review of keywords and evaluating sources, a demonstration of the Cook OneSearch database to find books and articles, and a research scavenger hunt group activity. The presentation discusses searching for information on closing the gender gap in technology careers in the United States as an example and addresses discussing source findings and database features with the class. It concludes by assigning readings on plagiarism for the next class.
![Research Scavenger Hunt
• Choose a group topic
• Complete the paper
worksheet
• Email your picture to me
from your smart phone:
• LPUTNAM@towson.edu
• Ask if you need help!
• Return to class by 12:40!!
Card Catalogue. [Photographer]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia
Britannica Image Quest.
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TSEM Spring 2017 Mcarthur Class 2
- 1. TSEM 102: Using DatabasesLaksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction Librarian Slides: http://bit.ly/tsemmcarthursp17c2
- 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!
- 3. Agenda • Quick review of last class • Discuss Cook OneSearch • Research Scavenger hunt • Finding Books • Finding Articles
- 4. Review • Keywords • Websites • Check for CRAAP • Currency • Relevance • Authority • Accuracy • Purpose/POV http://librariandesignshare.org/2013/10/10/know-your-meme-and-boolean-too/
- 5. Putting it all together… • What is being done to close the gender gap in technology related careers in the United States? Gender gap OR women OR female equality AND Technology OR STEM OR Computer Science AND United States OR America OR North America Gender gap technology careers United States women under represented female equality STEM Computer Science Engineer America North America Maryland
- 7. Using Cook OneSearch • What books did you find? • Did you find the book easily? • What questions did you have? • What articles did you find? • Could you find the full text? • How did you know it was a peer-reviewed article?
- 8. Finding Books or Articles
- 9. Finding Books or Articles
- 10. Finding Books or Articles
- 12. Research Scavenger Hunt • Choose a group topic • Complete the paper worksheet • Email your picture to me from your smart phone: • LPUTNAM@towson.edu • Ask if you need help! • Return to class by 12:40!! Card Catalogue. [Photographer]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. http://quest.eb.com/images/115_2838287
- 13. Discussion • How did your book search go? • Was it hard to find the book on the shelf? • How did your article search go? • What database features did you use? • How can you print this article? • Let’s look at these pictures…
- 14. Next class • Before class: • Read the 3 articles and answer plagiarism questions • Try to create an APA citation • Discussion on plagiarism and citation style
- 15. 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