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Speech Communication 111 - Library Connections

The Undergraduate Library's website contains numerous pages that will be helpful to you as you complete assignments for Speech Communication 111. The information and links provided below are tied into specific assignments and sections of your course manual.

9.1.1 Topic Selection

Choosing a Topic http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/topic.html
Suggestions for choosing and focusing a topic.

9.1.2 Preparing a Research Plan

Building a Search Strategy: Developing Your Topic http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/developing.html
The hows and whys of planning a search strategy for you topic: using questions, identifying keywords, and more.

The Information Cycle http://www.libraries.psu.edu/instruction/infocycle/infocycle.html
A short movie that can help you understand when and where certain kinds of information about a news event are likely to be published. After viewing this you'll understand better just why you can't find scholarly articles about a recent event. (from Penn State)

Assignment Calculator http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/
What happens when you procrastinate? Enter today's date, your assignment due date, and subject to find a timeline for completing your assignment. Note: links inside the assignment calculator provide information from the University of Minnesota, the author's of the calculator.

9.1.2 Using the Online Library Catalog

Use the online catalog http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/how.html#catalog
A series of pages to help you do various kinds of searches in the Online Library Catalog.

9.1.3 Using the Library's Article Databases for Research

Use databases to find information http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/how.html#database

How Databases and Search Engines Differ http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/compare1.html
An quick explanation to help understand the differences between library subscription databases, like those available via the Find Articles Guide, and free search engines, such as Google.

9.2 Types of Research Sources

Selecting the Best Information Source http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/selecting_sources.html
A chart that compares the kind of information provided in various print and internet sources. This can help you select the best information source for a particular assignment.

9.2.2 - 9.2.3 Scholarly Journals, Trade Journals

Is it Scholarly? http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/scholarly.html
What criteria determine whether or not a source in scholarly? The information on this page provides general guidelines.

Is it a Scholarly? Distinguishing Periodical Types http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/pertype.html
Points out the difference between scholarly journals, trade journals, and popular magazines.

9.3.2 Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Source Documentation

Avoiding Plagiarism http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/plagiarism.html
A guide intended to help you better understand what constitutes plagiarism and avoid it in your papers.

9.4.1 Topic Proposal/Research Plan with Annotated Bibliograhpy

Annotate Your Bibliography http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/annotate.html
A guide providing information on the various components of an annotated bibliography, with examples.

Citation Styles http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/citations.html
Links to online site that provide citation information for many styles. Be aware of the style in a specific class before looking at a guide!

 

Finding Specific Kinds of Information

The following pages will assist you as you look to find particular kinds of information. The suggestions on these pages include both strategies and likely resources for finding information.

Guide to Finding Editorials http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/editorials.html

Guide to Finding Pro/Con Arguments http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/howdoi/procon.html

Guide to Finding Statistics http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/find/findstatistics.html

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