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Seneca@York Learning Commons Jane Foo June 3, 2004

Seneca@York Learning Commons Jane Foo June 3, 2004. EAC 150: Starting Your Research. Research is …. 1. DEFINE What kind of info. am I looking for? How broad is my topic?. 2. RETRIEVE Where do I search for this info.? How do I search?. 3. EVALUATE How can I tell if

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Seneca@York Learning Commons Jane Foo June 3, 2004

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  1. Seneca@York Learning CommonsJane FooJune 3, 2004 EAC 150:Starting Your Research

  2. Research is … 1. DEFINE What kind of info. am I looking for? How broad is my topic? 2. RETRIEVE Where do I search for this info.? How do I search? 3. EVALUATE How can I tell if the info. is useful? Where do I find more?

  3. 1. Define a Topic 2. Write aResearch Question What are the main security concernswith wireless networks? Wireless networks 3. Choose Keywords 4. ChooseAlternate Keywords Security issues, wireless networks WAPs, wireless telecommunication, hacking, unauthorized access, access control, Security invasion, 5. Build a SearchStatement Creating an Effective Search “Wireless network security” or (wireless and “unauthorized access”) 6. Execute the Search Select the appropriate resources! 7. Review theSearch Results Citation list, further readings, links …

  4. Sources of Information Published Sources Books Periodical articles Newspaper articles Film TV recording Interview Where can you get these types of sources? How will this affect how you cite your source? What about the Internet?

  5. Well, can’t I just get it off the Net? Free $$$ & Restricted Search Engines Web sites, multimedia; very limited access to articles Subject Directories Browse the subject listing of high quality “guru” sites Discussion Forums Reference Tools Directories, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Encyclopedias: Quick fact lookup tools Research Databases Magazines, journals, newspapers and books Library Catalogues Books, Magazines, journals, newspapers, CDs, DVDs Reference Tools Directories, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Encyclopedias: Quick fact lookup tools vs.

  6. Accessing Learning Commons Online http://learningcommons.senecacollege.ca • At Seneca • From your home computer using • Seneca as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) • Any other ISP => use your e-mail username and password to remotely access the electronic research databases

  7. Find Books - Library Catalogue(s) The Library Catalogue allows you to • Search or Browse for our print books and periodicals • Set limits to narrow down results • Sort search results by author, title, subject, material or date • Save, print or email records • Place holds, reserve or renew books online, check fines Some good print sources for literary information: • The Canadian Encyclopedia REF FC 23.C36 1999 • The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature REF PS 8015.093 1997 • Canadian Who’s Who REF FC25 .C35

  8. Find Magazine & Newspapers Reference • Encyclopedia Britannica • Oxford Reference • Canadian Encyclopedia Journals & Magazines • Academic Search Premier • CBCA Reference • Lexis/Nexis   • Research Library Subject-Specific • ACM • Applied Science & Technology • Books24x7 • Safari Tech Newspapers • Canadian Newsstand • CBCA Current Events • CPiQ • Globe & Mail, The - Canada's Heritage From 1844 • Toronto Star - Pages of the Past You can also find a specific magazine, journal or newspaper online.

  9. Database Advantages More control over your searches and results: • Search / browse by subject (controlled vocabulary) • Search for a / within a specific magazine, journal or newspaper • Search for full-text or peer-reviewed articles only • Limit your results by date, language and other options • Special features (saving searches for future use, setting up email reminders, request books, etc.) • Print or email multiple full-text articles and citations

  10. Learning Commons Online: Article Search Subject Guide = browsing ability Proquest Research Library

  11. Learning Commons Online: Article Search Text & Graphics Research Library Page Image - PDF

  12. Subject Index Topic guide is a searchable subject index Links to subject terms

  13. Subject Index

  14. Results Manipulation Limit journals, magazines, trade publication, newspapers or FULLTEXT only Limit by most recent or most relevant

  15. Alerts • Predefined information that comes to you Free username, password: Search Alerts, Volume/Issue Alerts, Citation Alerts, Favorite Journal and Book Series List (similar to a book bag)

  16. Alerts • Predefined information that comes to you

  17. Special Searches:Within Publication / Electronic Books Search within text

  18. Special Limiters • Typically Found: Date, Publication, Language, Full-Text, Images, Peer Review. • Then there are those special ones…

  19. Search Strategies for Hard-To-Find Information • Where to look is as important as what to look for • Get as much background information as possible • Understand the search tools that you are using • Expect errors / misinformation • Use the Internet as a “detective” tool • Refine and iterate your search

  20. Learn More About Databases • Help • FAQs • Guides, Helpsheets • Tutorials, Online Training • Published Articles • Library Web sites • Library Staff

  21. Research by Subject • 63 Seneca’s program-specific subject areas • customized research resources online: • research databases • full-text magazine and journal articles • full-text Books • direct access to the Library Catalogue • Internet sites • quick reference • other online resources (e.g. course-specific resources) For this assignment, try “Literature”

  22. When you find something, don’t forget…

  23. Is this Information Useful? Authority Date Subject/Topic Coverage Bias (peer-reviewed) Consult: LCO -> Getting Started -> How to Evaluate…

  24. Plagiarism and You According to the Seneca College Student Handbook, plagiarism is “the inclusion of another’s words, phrases, sentences or entire passages in work which you claim as your own.” Consult: LCO -> Getting Started -> Plagiarism

  25. Citing Your Information Sources When conducting research, you must properly acknowledge the sources of information you have used... This is commonly referred to as a Works Cited Page/List, References or Bibliography. Consult: LCO -> Quick Ref. Tools -> Bibliography Style Guides • Seneca College Library MLA Style Guide • Seneca Guide to Integrating Quotations (MLA Style)

  26. More on Research Where can I find information? • Primary and Secondary Sources* • Information Formats* • Information Sources* • Research Strategy* How can I find good information? • Finding Information* • Evaluating Information* • Getting Started (LCO) *from the Online EAC 150 tutorial: http://ilearn.senecac.on.ca/library/eac150

  27. And of Course... If you have any questions or need help finding information, don’t forget the Library or

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