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Honours and Masters Information Systems
4/3/20171Presented by Susanne [email protected]
021 650 4476
Introduction to Resources in University of Cape Town (UCT) Libraries
Learning outcome
By the end of this session you will be able to understand:
A literature reviewHow to look things upBibliographic databasesElectronic journalsRefWorks and Endnote
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A literature review consists of Print resourcesElectronic ResourcesElectronic journalsDatabasesRefWorks or Endnote
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Literature review:Focuses on research questionCurrent knowledge of topic by recognised authorsSecondary sourcesWidely read previous research of topicTheoretical and practical findings about a topicBelongs to the introductory partIs characterised by a logical flowHas typically references to all resources usedShould be impartial and objective
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How to find books : Use the catalogue
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Library's homepage Go to Search and FindFind the catalogue (ALEPH)
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Use Browse or Search functionsWhen to use Browse:You know the exact title of the book or journal or the exact name of the authorSearch:You want to find any literature on a topic
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A list of books on the topicClick on the numberIs the book in or out?Where on the shelf is the book?
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Is the book in or out ?Where on the shelf is the book?Click on Number
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Click on all itemsIs the book in or out?
How to find journal articlesResources in UCT Libraries4/3/201710
Resources in UCT LibrariesExample :
Assegaff, S, & Hussin, A 2012, 'Review of Knowledge Management Systems As Socio-Technical System',International Journal Of Computer Science Issues, 9, 5, pp. 129-1344/3/2017115 steps:What is the JOURNALs name?Which year is the year of publication?What is the volume?What is number?What is the pagination?
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Type in the name of the journalSwitch to e-journals
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Find 2 platforms : choose 1 which includes the date of publication, e.g. EBSCO
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2012,9 (5)
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Find 2nd platform : e.g. DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
Resources in UCT LibrariesHow to find a specific journal(Do not forget : MIS Quarterly)!4/3/201716
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Databases by PlatformMost important step for finding information:Using databases to find articles on topics
Find books on Project Management in Information Systems
Boolean Operators:And to narrow a searchOr to expand a searchNot
Wild cards:?*
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Which one to use?Resources in UCT Libraries4/3/201720
ACM Portal
EbscoHostAcademic SearchBusiness SourceAfrica Wide Computers and Applied SciencesEconlit
Google ScholarSpringerWeb of KnowledgeWiley
Sabinet for SA thesesProQuest for International theses
Keywords , an example:
skills or competence business analysis or systems analysis maturity factors or process improvement informationResources in UCT Libraries4/3/201721
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Smart searching with
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SFX availability in UCT LibrariesAdded advantage : how often the article was cited by others, and what other articles are related
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Choose Academic Search PremierBusiness File Computers and Applied SciencesUse keywords and Boolean operatorsTick Full Text and Peer Reviewed
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Limit your search by using the date slider..or add another term with AND
RefWorks,EndNote
Resources in UCT Libraries4/3/201728Research HelpRefWorks
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Referencing Help
4/3/201730RefWorks
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Sign up for a new account
Resources in UCT Libraries4/3/201732Import references from Databases,Google Scholar,or add manually
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Choose your output style
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Write-n-CiteDownload
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RefWorks tabInsert citation
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Resources in UCT LibrariesOutput style : APA4/3/201738
More help and assistance at UCT LibrariesResources in UCT Libraries4/3/201739
Search and FindServicesResearch HelpLibraries and CollectionsAbout UCT LibrariesLibrary ContactsOff Campus LoginSubject GuidesSubject LibrariansInterlibrary LoansMy Library CardAsk a Librarian
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Resources in UCT LibrariesMasters and PhD Theses of UCT Scholars4/3/201743
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Resources in UCT Libraries;Open UCT4/3/201745OpenUCT:
Institutional repositoryUCT staff to share their research, teaching and learning content with the world
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How to evaluate websites:
Identify type of page:
Advocacy, orgBusiness, comInformational, edu ac govNews, usu comPersonal, often a ~
Use the checklist: the more often you can answer yes the more likely it is that the site/material is reliable
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A checklist if you use the internet:
Traditional criteria to be applied
Accuracy (grammar, spelling, labelling, verifying)Authority (author, company, organization, contact details?)Objectivity (bias, informational, advertising?)Currency (dates, last revised?)Coverage (page completed, topic clear?)
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Accuracy
Are sources for any factual information listed so they can be verified?Can you detect some sort of quality control? look at grammar, spelling etc.Are charts, graphs clearly labelled and easy to read?
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Authority
Can you identify organisation/company/person responsible?Is there a link describing goals, purpose, nature of organisation?Are there contact details?
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Objectivity
Are biases clearly stated?Is it easy to distinguish between informational and advertising content?
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Currency
Are there dates to indicateWhen the page was written?When it was placed on the web?When it was last revised?
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Coverage
Is there an indication that the page has been completed?Is there a print equivalent?Is it clear what topics the page intends to address?
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Contemporary sources, but do remember the evaluation criteria
Blogshttp://www.google.com/blogsearchhttp://www.findblogs.com/
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com
Wiki http://wiki.comResources in UCT Libraries4/3/201755AccuracyAuthorityObjectivityCurrencyCoverage
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Resources in UCT LibrariesOn your Libguide: Check out the How-to series4/3/201757
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Ask a Librarian!
Thank you and enjoy your literature reviews!Resources in UCT Libraries4/3/201760