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Table of Contents
The Research Process

Defining Research Needs

Developing a Research Strategy

Conducting the Search

Evaluating Resources

Using Resources
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Table of Contents

Splash Page
Introduction to BOOST
BOOST Worksheet (MS Word)
BOOST Worksheet (PDF)
Information for Instructors (PDF)
 

The Research Process

Research – Product vs. Process
Research Process – Steps
Time Management & Planning w/ link to Assignment Calculator
 

Defining Research Needs

Defining Research Needs
Understand the Assignment – Intro
Understand the Assignment – Dissect the Assignment Description
Understand the Assignment – Intended Audience
Understand the Assignment – Library Resources
Differences Between Resource Types – Intro
Books
Journals
Magazines
Websites
 

Developing a Research Strategy

Developing a Research Strategy
Essential Definitions
Define Your Topic and the Dewey Decimal System
Caution about Current Events and Local Topics
Narrowing Broad Topics
Testing Topics using an Encyclopedia or Librarian
Pose Research Question
Brainstorm Search Terms – Intro
Break Down Main Topic into Concepts
Find Synonyms for Concepts
Consider Spelling, Abbreviations, & Multiple Endings
Build a Keyword Search – Intro
Boolean AND
Boolean OR
Boolean Searching w/ link to Thesaurus.com
Understanding the System – Intro to Truncation & Phrase Searching
Truncation
Phrase Searching
 

Conducting the Search

Conducting the Search
Keep a Working Bibliography
How to Find Books using BANC and BANC Tutorials
How to Find Articles – Intro
What is an Article Database?
What’s Included in an Article Database?
Database Recommendations for Freshmen
InfoTrac Intro w/ Viewlet
Finding Articles Once You Have a Citation w/ Viewlet
How to Find Call Numbers – Intro
What’s a Call Number?
How Do You Get a Call Number?
How Do You Find a Call Number in the Library?
Call Number Diagram – Books on Shelf
What if You Can’t Find the Call Number You Need?
How to Find Web Sites – Intro
What’s on the Web?
Requirements for Web Searching
Search Engine Recommendations
Web Searching Tips
 

Evaluating Resources

Evaluating Resources
Evaluate Books – Intro
Evaluate Books – Author/Authority
Evaluate Books – Purpose
Evaluate Books – Organization & Content
Evaluate Books – Publisher
Evaluate Books – Date of Publication
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Intro
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Layout & Organization
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Author
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Content
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Audience
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Language
Evaluate Articles – (Scholarly vs. Popular) Works Cited
Evaluate Web Sites – Intro
Evaluate Web Sites – URL
Evaluate Web Sites – Authority
Evaluate Web Sites – Currency
Evaluate Web Sites – Purpose & Content
Evaluate Web Sites – Bias
Select Useful Information – Don’t Force a Fit
Select Useful Information – Do Research First
Select Useful Information – Scanning & Getting Help
 

Using Resources

Using Resources
Understand Plagiarism/Examples
Plagiarism – What You Don’t Have to Cite
Plagiarism & the Web
Plagiarism – Consequences
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Integrating Research – Intro
Integrating Research – Quoting
Integrating Research – Summarizing
Integrating Research – Paraphrasing
Cite Your Sources – Intro
When & How to Cite
In-Text Citations – Intro
In-Text Citations – MLA
In-Text Citations - Other Styles
Works Cited Citations – Intro
Utilize WriteNote
Works Cited Citations in Papers
Works Cited – MLA
Works Cited -- Other Styles
Why Different Citation Styles?
 

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