Research & Resources @ The Library

1. Research & Resources @ The Library Prepared for: Dr. Peter Mallory Sociology 100 February 6, 2014 Suzanne van den Hoogen, MLIS

2. Student ID = Library Card

3. Virtual Tour: Exploring the Library website http://sites.stfx.ca/library/

4. Your Assignment… Analyse your assignment questions: What does this question mean? How much detail does your professor require? • Where do I begin? • Read about your topic – know your subject matter. • Brainstorm ideas • Think about Key Words & Key Concepts • Write your thesis statement

5. Questions to ask: Ask yourself… • Is this source reliable? • Is this source current? • Have opinions changed? • What are the current trends in this research area? • Are there any gaps in the research? Is something missing? • Who is the author? • Are they an expert in this field? • Do they represent multiple points of view or do they express bias for their own point of view?

6. Scholarly vs. Popular Sources Popular • Magazines • Written by journalists, students, popular authors, or no author listed • Flashy covers • Advertisements • Brief articles • Trade Journals: Business, Finance, Industry (Written by experts, but may not be peer reviewed) • Newspapers Scholarly • Journals • Written by experts • Evaluated by experts: “Peer Reviewed” • Authoritative Source • Usually include: • Credentials of the Author • Abstract • Bibliography • Specialized vocabulary • Reference List

7. Questions to ask: Tutorials: One-on-One Session? Contact Suzanne

8. Citing References: ASA Citation Style Guides HM 561 A54 2007 StFX Sociology Department: ASA Style Guide

9. Ask a Librarian: We’re here to help you! • In-Library • In-Person • Reference Desk • Personal Appointments • Email: refdesk@stfx.ca • Telephone: 867- 2242 • Online • LiveHelp • Contact Suzanne • svandenh@stfx.ca • 867-4535 • Liaison Librarian for: • Anthropology • Education, Adult Education • Political Science • Sociology

10. QUESTIONS ?