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The Library and the Process of Research

The Library and the Process of Research. Fall 2008. Understand the Research Process; plan timeline. Research is a process. The Library is the gateway to resources. Research skills are life-long learning skills. Plan a timeline. Explore Library Resource / Database Options.

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The Library and the Process of Research

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  1. The Library and the Process of Research Fall 2008

  2. Understand the Research Process; plan timeline Research is a process The Library is the gateway to resources Research skills are life-long learning skills Plan a timeline

  3. Explore Library Resource / Database Options

  4. See p.7, Sources of Information

  5. Understand how Library Information is Organized and Accessed

  6. Library of Congress Classification

  7. Library of Congress Classification Call Numbers Library of Congress Subject Headings

  8. Example of NazCat Item Record LC Class Number E263 represents the subject “American Revolution.” Call Number Subject Headings

  9. Library of Congress Classification Periodical Index Call Numbers Online Catalog Library of Congress Subject Headings

  10. Main Elements Author Title Publication Data Publication Data Book, includes publisher, place of publication and date. Journal Article, includes volume number, issue number, date How to Read a Citation, p.8

  11. Explore the Subject of Interest Issues Analysis / Criticism Controversies Outcomes Questions Perspectives Concepts Topics Arguments Ideas Persons

  12. Subject Exploration = Working Knowledge

  13. Subject Exploration = Working Knowledge Reference Sources Non-Reference Books Journal Article Database

  14. Subject Exploration = Sufficient Material

  15. Subject Exploration = Lateral Thinking

  16. Know the Documentation Style to be Used

  17. Develop a Thesis or Focus for Research Reflects your Thinking Question Stance Assertion Explanation Point Analysis Supposition Pronouncement Argument The Thesis is the Controlling point of your research.

  18. Identify Relevant Databases and Resources Search NazCat, then OhioLINK Catalog Patron-initiated Book Request Check Your Library Record

  19. Identify Relevant Databases and Resources OhioLINK Databases "More..." Links Subject Listing of Databases Subject Cluster Search

  20. Identify Relevant Databases and Resources Internet Sources Today's News Maps Current Events Government Information Company Reports Movie Reviews Stock Quotes See p.9-10, Internet or Ohiolink Databases?

  21. Use Appropriate Database Searching Techniques

  22. Searching NazCat or OhioLINK Catalog... Use Subject Terms

  23. Example of NazCat Item Record LC Class Number E263 represents the subject “American Revolution.” Call Number Subject Headings Subject Field

  24. Finding Subject Terms ? Library of Congress Subject Headings

  25. Finding Subject Terms ? NazCat Subject Browse

  26. Browse will locate headings containing term or map to appropriate subject heading

  27. Keyword Search Retrieves Significant Words or Phrases

  28. OhioLINK Database Searching Read Database Search Tips / Help Pages Database Search Tips: p.11 Primarily Keyword Searching

  29. OhioLINK Database Searching Task is to Identify Keywords Construct a Search Strategy or Statement

  30. Use of Cell Phones while Driving

  31. Combine terms using Boolean Operators • Use “OR” to combine synonyms/related terms • Use “AND” to combine concepts • Use truncation to capture variant spellings, plurals, etc. (Cell or Mobile) and (Phone* or Telephone*) and (Driv* or Automobile* or Car* or Distract* or Accident*) (See p. 12-16 for more information on brainstorming, constructing search strategies and using Boolean operators)

  32. You may need to do multiple searches in multiple databases to locate information for a research project.

  33. Interlibrary Loan • Book not found in NazCat or OhioLINK Catalog. • Article not available in Thorne Library nor Online Full-text.

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