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Library Research for Public Speaking . November 2010. Why Are You Here Today?. You need evidence. We have evidence. Through many of our books and databases, you will discover Expert testimony Expert opinion Statistics Factual data. Tools You Can Use. Credo Reference CQ Researcher
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Library Research for Public Speaking November 2010
Why Are You Here Today? You need evidence. We have evidence. Through many of our books and databases, you will discover Expert testimony • Expert opinion • Statistics • Factual data
Tools You Can Use • Credo Reference • CQ Researcher • ProQuest Research Library • Research Help @ K-State Libraries via K-State Online • Citation tools • Books/films/experts • Ask a Librarian
Accessing Tools Everything you see today you can access from anywhere you have an Internet connection. ALWAYS go through the Libraries’ website (it’s paid for.) If you are off campus, you will be asked for your eID and password before you can enter a database.
Always Cite Your Sources If you use someone else’s words or ideas give them credit. Every thing we show you today can be easily cited.
How to Cite Your Sources APA citation tutorial MLA citation tutorial Some databases include a Cite This or Cite Now link K-State’s Cite It! More information about citing on K-State Libraries Citations Tools page.
Where to Start Searching • Reference books (Credo Reference): Written assuming that you don’t know anything about a topic Factual data, some statistics • Reports (CQ Researcher): Background information on topics/issues Factual data, statistics, expert opinion • Articles from magazines & journals (ProQuest Research Library):Some factual data, some statistics, expert opinion Not finding what you need? Ask a Librarian!
Evaluate What You Find • Is it credible?—who wrote or compiled the information? Can you independently verify the information? Is there a bibliography? • Tip: Librarians at K-State Libraries prefer to buy stuff that is credible. Sometimes, an encyclopedia or other reference source in our collection won’t have a bibliography—but we know the publisher or editor is reliable, so we feel that you can trust the information. • Is it timely?—how current does the information need to be? If you need background information that doesn’t change frequently (what a football is made out of or the meaning behind Day of the Dead), then it is ok if you use information that is a few years old. • Is it stable? If you read it today, will your instructor read exactly the same information in two weeks?
Talking to a Database Databases do understand simple words or phrases (keywords). Databases don’t understand sentences. Consider talking to a database like you talk to your dog… …or how you communicate when you are learning a new language.
Talking to a Database Ex: Watching reality TV is a good way to learn how to have a healthy relationship. (No) Reality TV AND relationships (Yes) Reality TV AND couples (Yes)
Brainstorm Search Terms You rarely hit the jackpot with your first search. Have a list of alternate or related terms on hand so you have something else to try when your first search doesn’t work. Collect search terms as you read articles.
What is Credo Reference? • A database of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and quotations • Provides basic, credible factual data about many topics • Is a gateway—from Credo you can search in other databases at K-State Libraries • An excellent starting point
Getting to Credo Reference Go to K-State Librarieshome page Click on Databases (at top of screen, or under Research Tools on the left.) Click on the letter C Scroll down and click on Credo Reference
Getting to Credo Reference Scroll down page until:
Credo Reference Want more information? Use these links to search in other K-State Libraries’ databases or our catalog.
Let’s Play with the Laptops With the people at your table: Go to Credo Reference: (go the library home page, click on Databases, then the letter C, then Credo) In 3-4 minutes learn more about reality tv and its effects on relationships. You can also learn more about its popularity and credibility. On the big sheets of paper on your table, write down key words or phrases. Write (BIG) on the sheets on your table. You’ll stick them on the wall when you’re done.
Wikipedia • It’s a resource like your friends or family • Start here. Don’t end here. • Mine it for search terms or ideas: • Important people or theories • Facts & dates
What is CQ Researcher? • Database with reports that provide background information (factual data, expert opinions, statistics) on major issues in the news or Congress. • Intended to be unbiased and to provide information about multiple sides of an issue. • Written by journalists (click on the author’s name for his/her credentials).
Getting to CQ Researcher Go to K-State Libraries home page Click on Databases(at top of screen, or under Research Tools on the left.) Click on the letter C Scroll down and click on CQ Researcher Plus Archive
Getting to CQ Researcher Scroll down page until:
What is ProQuest Research Library? A database with thousands of articles from journals, magazines and newspapers. Covers many topics and has a lot of full text articles. Will find factual data, expert opinions, and some statistics.
Let’s Try ProQuest Research Library (5 min) Go to K-State Librariesweb page Click on Databases (at top of screen, or under Research Tools on the left.) Proquest Research Library is the second database listed.
ProQuest: Getting an Article This article doesn’t have the full text immediately available. Not to worry, just click on the Get It button.
Get It Fortunately, we have access to the full text of this article in other databases. Also, check out these suggested articles.
Google • Control your search • inurl:ksu OR inurl:k-state • site:.edu OR site:.gov • Other Google tips: See Nancy Blachman’s Google Guide
Research Help @ K-State Libraries • Find it on K-State Online • Look under the link for Public Speaking • Assignment Planner • Plan your speech • Get email reminders • Cite It—links to citation tools • Find It—where to find articles
Ask a Librarian When you get stuck in your research, Ask A Librarian.
Tools You Can Use • Ask a Librarian • Research Help @ K-State Libraries via K-State Online • Assignment Planner • Citation tools • Credo Reference • ProQuest Research Library • LexisNexis • Google
Bonus Database: LexisNexis LexisNexis is a database that covers most major newspapers, like the New York Times and The Washington Post, plus transcripts from major television and radio news shows.
