Upward Bound Summer 2014 C1
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This document outlines an instruction session on researching skills for an Upward Bound program. It discusses finding background information online before searching specific databases, using keywords and synonyms, Boolean operators and phrase searching, and evaluating websites using criteria like currency, reliability, authority and purpose/point of view (CRAP test). Students are guided to develop a search strategy on a topic and evaluate sample websites. The presentation emphasizes skills for effective online research.
Upward Bound Summer 2014 C1
- 1. Upward Bound: Learning how to research Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction Librarian Slides: http://bit.ly/upb2014c1
- 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/upb2014c1
- 3. Agenda Pre-class reading Discussion Background reading/Internet searching Keywords Evaluating Resources
- 4. 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? How do you evaluate the information you find while researching? Why is it important to support your argument with valid sources? 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Improve Google Cryogenic and organ Advanced Google searching Duck Duck Go Pop culture and society Cook Library’s Guide to the Web Check out the Subject Gateways
- 7. Keywords are critical! Sample topic: What are the challenges of cryogenics? First, break the question down into key concepts: What are the challenges of cryogenics?
- 8. More on keywords… Expand your list to include synonyms then add to it once you have done some background reading. What are the challenges of cryogenics? challenges cryogenics other stuff… organs ethics technology cryonics cryosurgery cryobiology NASA United States Alcor
- 9. Create keywords Enter your research topic on your worksheet Fill in keywords/synonyms What helped you find synonyms?
- 10. Search Tip #1 Boolean “search connectors” AND OR NOT internet AND children Combining >1 topic instruct OR teach Combining synonymous terms Which is better?
- 11. Search Tip #2 Use truncation! Educat* finds Educate Education Educating Educator Etc…
- 12. 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”
- 13. Putting it all together… What are the challenges of cryogenics? (organs OR embryo) AND cryogenics (ethics OR religion) AND “life preservation” (technology OR MRI) AND cryo* challenges cryogenics other stuff… organs ethics technology cryonics cryosurgery cryobiology NASA United States Alcor
- 14. Create a search strategy Using the keywords on your worksheet and the search tips mentioned here create a search strategy
- 15. 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
- 17. Check for CRAP Currency How recent is the information? Can you locate a date when the resource was written/created/updated ? Based on your topic, is this current enough? Why might the date matter for your topic? Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library http://www.flickr.com/photos/helloeveryone123/3937374193/s izes/m/in/photostream/
- 18. 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? Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library http://www.flickr.com/photos/schnappi/5930145952/sizes/l/in/photostream/
- 19. Check for CRAP Authority Can you determine who the author/creator is? What are their credentials (education, affiliation, experience, etc.)? Who is the publisher or sponsor of the work/site? Is this publisher/sponsor reputable Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library http://rantchick.com/a-doctrine-on-respect/
- 20. 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, entertain or persuade Guidelines for CRAP provided by the Jean and Alexander Heard Library http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/5484085301/sizes/m/in/ photostream/
- 21. Group work Complete Part 2 of your worksheet Work together! Find a reliable website Find a “bad” website
- 22. Thanks for listening! Complete the paper worksheet! Next class: Watch 2 videos and prepare for discussion Use your keywords to find books/articles
- 23. 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
- #6: Aka it’s a good starting point You can read the wikipedia article… just don’t cite it