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The Library and the Process of Research. Fall 2008. Understand the Research Process; plan timeline. Research is a process. The Library is the gateway to resources. Research skills are life-long learning skills. Plan a timeline. Explore Library Resource / Database Options.
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The Library and the Process of Research Fall 2008
Understand the Research Process; plan timeline Research is a process The Library is the gateway to resources Research skills are life-long learning skills Plan a timeline
Understand how Library Information is Organized and Accessed
Library of Congress Classification Call Numbers Library of Congress Subject Headings
Example of NazCat Item Record LC Class Number E263 represents the subject “American Revolution.” Call Number Subject Headings
Library of Congress Classification Periodical Index Call Numbers Online Catalog Library of Congress Subject Headings
Main Elements Author Title Publication Data Publication Data Book, includes publisher, place of publication and date. Journal Article, includes volume number, issue number, date How to Read a Citation, p.8
Explore the Subject of Interest Issues Analysis / Criticism Controversies Outcomes Questions Perspectives Concepts Topics Arguments Ideas Persons
Subject Exploration = Working Knowledge Reference Sources Non-Reference Books Journal Article Database
Develop a Thesis or Focus for Research Reflects your Thinking Question Stance Assertion Explanation Point Analysis Supposition Pronouncement Argument The Thesis is the Controlling point of your research.
Identify Relevant Databases and Resources Search NazCat, then OhioLINK Catalog Patron-initiated Book Request Check Your Library Record
Identify Relevant Databases and Resources OhioLINK Databases "More..." Links Subject Listing of Databases Subject Cluster Search
Identify Relevant Databases and Resources Internet Sources Today's News Maps Current Events Government Information Company Reports Movie Reviews Stock Quotes See p.9-10, Internet or Ohiolink Databases?
Searching NazCat or OhioLINK Catalog... Use Subject Terms
Example of NazCat Item Record LC Class Number E263 represents the subject “American Revolution.” Call Number Subject Headings Subject Field
Finding Subject Terms ? Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finding Subject Terms ? NazCat Subject Browse
Browse will locate headings containing term or map to appropriate subject heading
Keyword Search Retrieves Significant Words or Phrases
OhioLINK Database Searching Read Database Search Tips / Help Pages Database Search Tips: p.11 Primarily Keyword Searching
OhioLINK Database Searching Task is to Identify Keywords Construct a Search Strategy or Statement
Combine terms using Boolean Operators • Use “OR” to combine synonyms/related terms • Use “AND” to combine concepts • Use truncation to capture variant spellings, plurals, etc. (Cell or Mobile) and (Phone* or Telephone*) and (Driv* or Automobile* or Car* or Distract* or Accident*) (See p. 12-16 for more information on brainstorming, constructing search strategies and using Boolean operators)
You may need to do multiple searches in multiple databases to locate information for a research project.
Interlibrary Loan • Book not found in NazCat or OhioLINK Catalog. • Article not available in Thorne Library nor Online Full-text.