TSEM Spring 2017 Thompson Class 3
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This document summarizes a presentation about using databases for research. It introduces the presenter Laksamee Putnam and provides her contact information. It then outlines the agenda which includes a review of the previous class, a discussion of searching Cook OneSearch, completing a database worksheet to compare results across databases, and independent research time. The document reviews evaluating sources and constructing search strings using keywords and Boolean operators. It demonstrates searching for information on the topic of air pollution regulation and climate change. It instructs students to research their topic using the databases and research guides and asks them to complete an exit form with any questions.
![Different Databases
Let’s research!
Complete the paper
worksheet
Prepare to discuss your
results with the class
Remember to use the
Research Guides
Biology
Environmental
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TSEM Spring 2017 Thompson Class 3
- 1. TSEM: Using databases Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction Librarian Slides: http://bit.ly/tsemthompsonsp17c3 Please login to a computer and go to this URL
- 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 Pre-class discussion on Cook OneSearch Database worksheet Compare results between different databases Independent research time
- 4. Review Evaluation Check for CRAAP Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose Keywords Websites http://librariandesignshare.org/2013/10/10/know-your-meme-and-boolean-too/
- 5. Putting it all together… Can air pollution regulation affect climate change? “air pollution” OR “carbon emissions” AND regulation OR “Clean Air Act” OR “Clean Power Plan” AND “climate change” OR “global warming” air pollution regulation climate change smog carbon emissions ozone Clean Air Act Clean Power Plan National Ozone Standard global warming greenhouse effect
- 6. Real research is complicated
- 7. Cook OneSearch What books did you find? Did you find the book successfully? What questions did you have while searching? 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
- 10. Finding Articles
- 11. Different Databases Let’s research! Complete the paper worksheet Prepare to discuss your results with the class Remember to use the Research Guides Biology Environmental Card Catalogue. [Photographer]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. http://quest.eb.com/images/115_2838287
- 12. Discussion Keywords used? Database features Kind of information? “Breadcrumb trail” Best results?
- 13. Independent Research Take this time to research your topic for class Ask the librarian if you need help finding resources Complete this Exit Form
- 14. 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
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