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Introduction to the Undergraduate Library
Learn who we are and what we do, how to navigate the website, and how to get
help.
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Creating a search strategy
Students learn how to plan their research and construct a search strategy based on
their research question. Includes identifying keywords and synonyms, identifying appropriate
subjects for selecting databases, and locating background information.
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Introduction to database searching
Learn what the difference is between free web sources such as Google and
subscription library databases. Techniques for successfully searching databases, using
Academic Search Premier as a teaching tool. Students will search for and e-mail themselves
relevant articles during this session.
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Evaluation of search results
Students will be presented with more detailed information to evaluate a results
list from a search in a library database – distinguishing type of source, elements of a citation,
locating full text/article, locating sources in article bibliography.
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Specialized database searching
Learn the differences between general and specialized subject/discipline specific
databases, how to select an appropriate database, and how to make sense of different
interfaces.
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Introduction to ethnographic research
Learn why searching for ethnographic information uses different sources than more
traditional research paper topics. Introductions to searching IDEALS, local and regional news
sources, and college newspapers. Includes limited searching time for students.
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Evaluating information
Learn general guidelines for evaluating information sources, regardless of format. Tips
for specific formats (books, articles, web pages) are also included. Help students make
informed decisions about their information sources.
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Distinguishing popular and scholarly periodicals
Students learn the differences between popular, professional/trade, and scholarly
periodicals, their audiences and purposes, and gain an understanding of peer review. Includes
evaluation of print periodicals and online citations to determine article type.
