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Researching a Topic

Researching a Topic. English 151 Report Writing, Fall 2011 Professor E. Finelli Elehna M. Shores, MLS . Ask a Librarian – 3 ways!. Voice : 610-861-5359 E-mail : AskTheLibrarian@northampton.edu Reference Desk in the Library. Today’s Agenda. Agenda. Ways to Narrow a Broad Topic

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Researching a Topic

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  1. Researching a Topic English 151 Report Writing, Fall 2011 Professor E. Finelli ElehnaM. Shores, MLS

  2. Ask a Librarian – 3 ways! • Voice: 610-861-5359 • E-mail: AskTheLibrarian@northampton.edu • Reference Desk in the Library

  3. Today’s Agenda Agenda • Ways to Narrow a Broad Topic • Brainstorming Search Terms • EBSCOhost & ProQuest • CQ Researcher, Facts on File, Opposing Viewpoints • Hands-on Exercise

  4. Paper Requirements • 1-2 pages • 5 articles • MLA Documentation • Research impact of social networking on business and industry • Make recommendations to boss

  5. Narrow a broad topic: Social NetworkingBrainstorm Search Terms

  6. Narrow a broad topic: Social NetworkingBrainstorm Search Terms

  7. NCC Library’s web sites www.northampton.edu/library.htm

  8. Ask a Librarian – 3 ways! • Voice: 610-861-5359 • E-mail: AskTheLibrarian@northampton.edu • Reference Desk in the Library

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