Library Research

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Library Research

• Presented by
• Monica Fusich and Jane Magee
• University 1
• October 3, 2008

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Statement of Purpose

• Library Services
• Research Assistance
• Understanding the Research Process
• Steps and Strategies
• Evaluating Information

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Question 1

• You can get ideas for your research topic from
• A. Your Professor
• B. Friends
• C. Librarians
• D. Contemporary Issues
• E. All of the above.

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Question 2

• You can contact a librarian
• At the Reference Desk
• By IM-ing
• By making an appointment for in-depth research
  assistance
  
• All of the above

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Question 3

• Ways to narrow a topic are by
• A. Time
• B. Place
• C. Viewpoint
• D. All of the above

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Question 4

• Becoming information literate is a goal for all
  the students in the CSU system.
  
• True
• False

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Question 5

• What criteria can be used to evaluate
  information?
  
• Authority, Likability, and Approachability
• Authority, Objectivity and Currency.
• Authority, Audience, Accuracy, Objectivity and
  Currency
  
• None of the above

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The Machine is US/ing US
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The Machine is US/ing US

• What kinds of media did you see in this video?
  List them.
  
• How did this video make you feel?
• How confident are you in your research skills in
  this current information age?
  

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Library Homepage

• Services
• Information
• Research Tools

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Library Homepage Services

• Books are requested online
• UC123
• Laptop checkout
• Alternate Study Areas
• Printing and copying
• Getting help

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Whats new? Lots!

• 7 Secrets to Success video tour of services and
  locations
  
• LibGuides
• Assignment Research Calculator

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The Information Literate Student

• Determines the nature and extent of the
  information needed
  
• Accesses needed information effectively and
  efficiently
  
• Evaluates information and its sources critically
• Uses information effectively to accomplish a
  specific purpose
  
• Uses information ethically and legally

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Research Cycle
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Research Ideas - Professor
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Research Ideas Each Other
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Research Ideas Librarian
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Topic Techniques

• Brainstorming
• Concept mapping
• Free write about a topic
• Use questions such as
• What interests you?
• What confuses you?
• What ideas seem complex?
• What ideas have sub-topics?
• Talk through your ideas with another person
• Whats in the news today that sparks your
  interest?
  

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Narrowing a Topic

• Time
• Place
• Population/Group of People
• Specific Person
• Specific Event
• Viewpoint
• Academic Angle

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Narrowing a Topic Examples

• Specific Event
• How did 9/11 change airline travel?
• Viewpoint
• How do libertarians view NAFTA?
• Academic Aspects
• The history of ballroom dancing the esthetics of
  dance movement media influences and popular
  culture ethnic or cultural perspectives on
  dance

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Evaluation Checklist

• Credibility
• Audience
• Accuracy
• Currency
• Relevance

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Ask the Librarian

• Ways to get assistance
• Instant Message
• Email
• In Person
• Make an Appointment

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Make an Appointment

• Monica Fusich
• monicaf_at_csufresno.edu
• Jane Magee
• jmagee_at_csufresno.edu

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Question 1

• You can get ideas for your research topic from
• A. Your Professor
• B. Friends
• C. Librarians
• D. Contemporary Issues
• E. All of the above.

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Question 2

• You can contact a librarian
• At the Reference Desk
• By IM-ing
• By making an appointment for in-depth research
  assistance
  
• All of the above

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Question 3

• Ways to narrow a topic are by
• A. Time
• B. Place
• C. Viewpoint
• D. All of the above

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Question 4

• Becoming information literate is a goal for all
  the students in the CSU system.
  
• True
• False

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Question 5

• What criteria can be used to evaluate
  information?
  
• Authority, Likability, and Approachability
• Authority, Objectivity and Currency
• Authority, Audience, Accuracy, Objectivity
  and Currency
  
• None of the above