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Consumer in Society
andInformation Literacy
Research Central Get Help Research and Writing Wiki Class Presentations
Reeves Memorial Library Website
Research and Writing Wiki
…defines information literate students as those who make intelligent choices when
gathering information in support of a chosen topic.
They understand
how knowledge is organized how to find information how to evaluate informationhow to use information in such
a way that others can learn from them
Association of Academic and Research Libraries
“They are people prepared for lifelong learning, because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand.”
American Library Association Presidential Committee on Information Literacy
Association of Academic and Research Libraries
Information Literacy enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.
Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning.
How confident are you in your ability to do college level research? is your opinion?
1. 100% Confident2. 75% Confident3. 50 % Confident4. 25% Confident
Getting Started!
Familiarize yourself with Reeves Memorial Library,
its website, and the available resources.
http://maura.setonhill.edu
Resources-BooksLibrary Catalog - HillCat
Uhh-Ohh Can’t find One at Reeves!
Reciprocal Libraries and Public Libraries-WIN
You Found One! Now What? Interlibrary Loan
• Click “Interlibrary Loan” on the library’s homepage• Select either journal article or book
• Fill out the form (starred fields are required)Only request items that we don’t have here!
View your Library Account
• View items you have checked out• Renew items
• View fines/fees
Placing a Hold
Place a Hold Request on an item that is checked out
Useful tools
Scholarly?Trade?
Popular?
What Is The Difference?
University of Maine at Farmington
What type of publication is this?
1. Scholarly Journal2. Trade Publication3. Magazine
American Libraries is the official publication of the American Library Association. It is distributed to all members free of charge and is available to libraries and other institutions by paid subscription.
Primary Source is an original document or account that is not about another document or account but stands on its own. • novel • poem • play• diary • letter• a research study • interviews -on the scene
Secondary Source one that interprets primary sources or is otherwise a step removed. A journal article or book about a poem, novel, or play or a commentary about what an interview signifies is a secondary source. Your paper will become a secondary source.
Primary and Secondary Sources
Resources-Journals/ArticlesOnline Databases
EBSCO Host- Central access point for all of the individual databases in the collection.
Newspaper Source PlusSage Online Journals- Delivery platform that provides online access to the full text of individual SAGE journals.
JSTOR- 262 journals in the Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics
Journal Finder- Central access point to all of the journals, magazines, and newspapers held in both electronic and hard-copy format.
The best way to find a journal article on a particular subject is to
1. Google it2. Search Wikipedia3. Do a search using a
licensed database4. Leaf through print
journals
Web ResourcesGovernment Resources and Agency SitesGoogle US Government Search Google Scholar
US Census BureauDepartment of LaborUS Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFederal Trade CommissionCommonwealth Foundation-HealthHenry J. Kaiser Family Foundation-Health
Web Resources-Reeves Memorial Library Website
When searching the internet it is important to know that :
1. Authoritative sites have an .org or .edu domain
2. The best sites will be at the top of your search results
3. You need to evaluate the expertise, accuracy, and reliability of the source.
Background
Information
• Encyclopedias
• Books• HillC
at• Reci
procal Libraries
• ILL• Prim
ary Sources
Topic
Specific
Information
• Books• Scholarl
y Journals• HillC
at• ILL• Onlin
e Databases
Current News and Advocacy
Efforts
• Newspapers
• Professional Associations• New
spaper Source Plus
• Web Resources
Statistics, Studies
and Facts
• Government Websites• Goog
le U.S. Government Search
Research
Research Model
Tip
Remember….. Planning and Time Management are important tools in avoiding information overload.
Plan and manage your time wisely!
Assignment CalculatorDeveloped by University of Minnesota
http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/
• Unique
• Develops with practice
• Vital to the success of your project and to your success as a lifelong learner
Your Research Style Is….
• Read the assignment
• Choose a topic that interests you
Ask yourself this question-What do I care about and why?
• Browse and gather informationUse tools contained in databases to save and email articles
• Evaluate your sources
Steps for Success
Final Steps for SuccessConsult the Writing Center
Sort and organize resources
Create an outline or determine structure of paper/project
Write your first draft
Conduct additional research if necessary
Revise your work
Put in final form
What is plagiarism?1.Failing to use the proper
format when citing your sources
2. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work instead of only your own
3. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work without giving them credit
4. 1 and 3
Cite your Sources
APA Formatting & Style Guide
The OWL at Purdue http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
