Research & Resources @ The Library

1. Research & Resources @ The Library Prepared for: Dr. L. Jane McMillan Anthropology 332 Mi’kmaq Studies: Advanced Critical Issues in Indigenous Anthropology January 16th, 2012 Suzanne van den Hoogen, MLIS

2. Outline • Information Seeking Behaviour • Navigating the Library Website • Subject Research Guides • Evaluating Information • Scholarly vs. Popular Sources • Citation Guides & Resources • Ask a Librarian! • RefWorks

3. Finding Information: Where do you go first?

4. Virtual Tour: Exploring the Library website library.stfx.ca • Logging in to your library account • Searching the Library’s Collection • Journal Titles • Course Reserves • Favourites • Live Help

5. Subject Research Guides: Anthropology • Find Books • Find Articles • Google Scholar • Open Access • Writing & Citing • Liaison Librarians • Help

6. Subject Research Guides: Aboriginal Studies • Books in the Library • Reference Sources • Governance • Government • Health • Education • Journal Titles • Court Cases

7. What do you do with the information you have found?

8. Critical thinking: You must demonstrate that you are willing to examine popular beliefs, assumptions and opinions and weigh them against facts. Support your thesis statement with research. 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

9. Evaluating Information • Accuracy • Authority • Currency • Bias

10. Questions to ask: Accuracy, Authority, Currency, Bias • 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?

11. 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

12. Citing Information Sources APA Online Tutorial BF 76.7 P83 2010 American Anthropological Style Guide

13. Questions to ask: Library Workshops: Jan. 24 7:15 pm Jan. 26 2:15 pm Jan. 30 2:15 pm Feb. 1 7:15 pm One-on-One Sessions: Contact Suzanne

14. 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

15. QUESTIONS ?

16. Thank You! • Suzanne van den Hoogen • svandenh@stfx.ca • 867-4535 • Liaison Librarian for: • Anthropology • Development Studies • Political Science • Sociology • Women’s Studies