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Tips for Better Research

Tips for Better Research. Research & Citation Skills Workshop November 2011. Four Basics to Starting Smart. Start early Start with reliable sources at the Library web page http://library.pba.edu Start with a librarian Start with an online Library Guide. m y PBA link.

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Tips for Better Research

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  1. Tips for Better Research Research & Citation Skills Workshop November 2011

  2. Four Basics to Starting Smart • Start early • Start with reliable sources • at the Library web page • http://library.pba.edu • Start with a librarian • Start with an online Library Guide my PBA link

  3. Four Basics to Starting Smart#1 START EARLY • Start early • Gives you room for flexibility. • You may have to change or adjust your topic. • Gives you time for hard-to-find resources. • You may need InterLibrary Loan. • Gives you time to read your sources & think.

  4. Four Basics to Starting Smart #2 • Start with reliable sources • at the Library webpage • http://library.pba.edu • many sources-in-one search

  5. The Library Webpage • Advantages • More reliable sources – ALL FREE • No ads • Thousands of articles in one spot • Still…use Critical Thinking & evaluate every source for bias, currency, accuracy, etc.

  6. Four Basics to Starting Smart#3 COMMUNICATE • Start with a librarian • Communicate • Brainstorm, chat with a librarian • Contact Info http://library.pba.edu • Drop by • They know things… mysterious things… about the depths of research.

  7. Four Basics to Starting Smart #4 • Start with an online tool • Look for a Library “Guide” • http://libraryguides.pba.edu

  8. Basic Search -- Method #1 • Search thehttp://library.pba.edu • library webpage • For Books – print & eBooks • For Journals • For Media • Lots of search refinements in left column • Demo of Library basic search

  9. Basic Search – Method #2 • Search a General Database • Such as: • Academic Search Complete • ProQuest Central • “Databases” link on http://library.pba.edu

  10. Advanced Search – Method #1 • Search a Subject-specific database • Such as: • Literature Resource Center for literary criticism • ScienceDirect for biology • Business Source Complete for business • ATLA for ministry • Etc. 60+ to choose from at http://library.pba.edu “Databases” link

  11. Advanced Search – Method #2 • From the library web page search, use the “Advanced Search” option • http://library.pba.edu • More focused searching • Search by Title, Author or Subject

  12. Quick Tip • One good article can lead you to others. • Mine the bibliography of that article for other relevant articles.

  13. Quick Tip • Or get leads from your professor or textbook • To key authors • To specific articles

  14. Follow your Lead • Here’s an Example • This article is mentioned in your textbook: • The effects of short-term mission experiences on college students' spiritual growth and maturity • Tuttle, Kathryn. Christian Education Journal 4. 2 (Fall 2000): 123-140. • Use “Find a Journal” to retrieve it.

  15. “Find a Journal” “Citation Linker” TO • Go to http://library.pba.edu • Type your article info into Citation Linker

  16. Follow the Trail • Choose the first option, that matches the name of your journal.

  17. Follow the Trail • Choose “Full text - PDF” and you’re home free.

  18. Remember… • …to mine the bibliography of your article for other good sources. A librarian can help.

  19. Make the Warren your second home! See you soon!

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