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STSU Spring 2013. 4 Knowledge Archetypes. Dilbert and the Duke of Wellington. The Corporate Story. Web. 18 Jun 2013. The knowledge avoider?. Evolution of Knowledge. Learning outcomes. ONE - Two methods of refining a search topic.
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4 Knowledge Archetypes Dilbert and the Duke of Wellington. The Corporate Story. Web. 18 Jun 2013.
Learning outcomes ONE - Two methods of refining a search topic. TWO – Basics of how to choose between different types of resources. THREE – How to access at least two types of research based sources.
Question 1 How many of you have read a book either in paper format or digitally from cover to cover sometime during the past year?
Question 2 How many of you have texted someone sometime during the past week?
Question 3 How many of you have watched more than 5 hours of television over the past week?
Question 4 How many of you have used a Facebook account during the past couple of days?
Discussion • What was the purpose of these questions? • How valuable is the information learned? • What can I do to increase the accuracy of the results for the entire student population? 12+ types? 28% book; 82% text; 49% TV; 65% [96%] Facebook
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Searching for Knowledge Success in the “Knowledge Age” is predicated on the ability to competently manage information needs. The primary skill necessary to adequately access, evaluate, and use information is called information literacy.
Research cycle – time expenditure v. benefit “Research papers come in many sizes and levels of complexity. There is no single set of rules that fits every project, but there are guidelines you should follow to keep yourself on track” -- Fleming, Grace. "Research Timeline." About.com. New York Times, 2009. Web. 8 Oct. 2009. • Start now – note due date • Map terms - ½ hour • Background - 5 hours • Write thesis - ½ hour • Select resources - ½ hour • Prelim search - 2 hours • Revise search syntax - ½ hour • Research - 6 hours • Read - 16 hours • Document - 4 hours • Cite, Abstract, Quotes • Write / rewrite - 10 hours • (3 hours per day @ 15 days = 10 page paper with 8 documented citations)
Process – KEYS: time + reading + thinking Write Thesis Refine Topic Understand Assignment Find & Review Resources Research Strategy Open Scholarly Repeat Search Outline Read / Study Scan / Read / Notes Rewrite Cite Sources Write Draft Revise Proofread http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/Freecalc/freecalc/index.php
1 Topic Word mapping – makes explicit the connections or relationships between new or known words and new or known concepts. Tools – wetware, background info, reference materials, interaction, etc… Phatic communication Popular culture Media Cyberculture Facebook Social news News Social Media Texting Twitter Blogging Communication Value Rewards Bullying Social Health Terrorism Health Social Behavior
Searching proprietary resources Online search engines or browsers vary from source to source. Some common search options are: title, author, phrase, subject heading or controlled language, truncation, peer-reviewed, browsing and keyword. Many search engines even those like Google which we think we are familiar with offer search options that can refine your search and save you time once you become familiar with them. Always ask for help if you are uncertain at any point in the search process.
Parsing rules EbscoHost • * Astirik – TRUNCATION • Peer reviewed -- AUTHORITATIVE • Date -- CURRENCY Google • Intitle: -- TITLE ENTRY • “phrase here” -- EXACT • ~ tilde character searches synonyms -- OR
Background – refining the search • Instructor / classroom / coursepacks • Wordmapping • Reference resources • Context reading • Starts you thinking critically • HANDOUTS?
Background example LINK
Starting point - books OPAC vs. e-Books • Remote access • UserID = full email address • Default passwd = DOB
e-Books Reference / Background Issues / Research
No in-text searching, so check out table of contents Options: save to thumbdrive, citation, download book
Start research here - the OPAC? Syndetics
Tips for success • Know where to get help • Document, document, document • Research done right takes time • Don’t ignore books • Be sure you know and understand the assignment • Never rely on just one resource • Always carry a thumbdrive with you
Citation elements Corn Refiners Association. "CRA Releases Top Published Myths About High Fructose Corn Syrup." LexisNexis. Reed Elsevier Inc., 14 Dec. 2007. Web. 20 Oct. 2009. <http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/results/ docview/ docview.do?docLinknd=true&risb=21_T7647879729& format=GNBFI &sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T7647879739 &cisb=22_T7647879738&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8054&docNo=1>.