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Introduction to Scholarly Literature and Citation: Science Library Basics

Learn library basics, identify different resources, master scholarly literature, understand citation elements, and explore various search tools. Enhance your research skills for academic success.

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Introduction to Scholarly Literature and Citation: Science Library Basics

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  1. Image: http://www.wwu.edu/rsp/

  2. Introductions • Vanessa Lawrence • Science Librarian • vanessa.lawrence@carleton.ca • Heather MacDonald • Health and Biosciences Librarian • heather.macdonald@carleton.ca

  3. Outline • Library Basics • Scholarly Literature • Activity: Identify different types of information sources • Citation • Activity: Identify citation elements for different information sources • Search Tools • Homework Activity: Search and find, extract citation elements for different types of information resources • Homework Reflection: Reflect on the search process, identifying and evaluating your sources

  4. Learning Outcomes • Identify different types of resources; interpret the format as originating from a specific point in the research process • Identify elements of citation for different types of resources • Recognize different search tools for different disciplines

  5. Library Basics • Website • Off Campus • Library card • CU on the Go • Services • Reserves • Research Help Desk • MADGIC Desk

  6. The Scientific Method • Question • Research • Hypothesis • Experiment • Conclusion • Report

  7. Scholarly Literature and the Research Process

  8. Research Article • A peer reviewed article in a scholarly journal, describing original research and relaying the findings

  9. Identifiable Features of a Research Article • Usually involves several consistent sections: • Introduction - outlining the purpose of the research, including a short summary of past research in the area • Methods - explaining the experimental procedure • Results - relaying and analyzing the experimental data • Discussion - explaining trends found in analysis, potential sources of error, and further directions in the area • Other features: • https://prezi.com/lovd0muyefjq/scholarly-articles-internal-clues/

  10. Books/eBooks • A longer print or digital volume, with several chapters all centred on one relatively broad topic • May have a single author, or several authors organized by an editor

  11. Review Articles • An article describing the current state of research in an area • Summarizes all of the available information including recent discoveries, debates, known gaps in research, and developing areas

  12. Encyclopedia Entries • Short description of information about a topic which is well accepted and stable within a scholarly community

  13. Dictionary Entries • Definition of a well accepted term used within a scholarly community

  14. News Article • An article for popular audiences explaining scientific advances or knowledge, published in a newspaper, on a news website, or in a popular scientific magazine • May be based on a specific research article, or a summary of accepted scholarly knowledge on a subject

  15. Blog Entry • An entry posted online in a public blog • The author may be a scientist or a non-scientist, and the audience may be other scholars or the general public - the content may vary depending on these factors

  16. Identifying Resources • In pairs, examine the different information sources on the table, and identify what they are. Write the title of each source in the correct box below.

  17. Identifying Resources Discussion • Bioactive nutraceuticals and dietary supplements in neurological and brain disease : prevention and therapy • A Combination of Curcumin with Either Gramicidin or Ouabain Selectively Kills Cells That Express the Multidrug Resistance-linked ABCG2 Transporter • curcumin • Curcumin • Curcumin: Not all brands are created equal! • Curry chemical's ability to fight cancer put to the test • The molecular targets and therapeutic uses of curcumin in health and disease • Therapeutic Roles of Curcumin: Lessons Learned from Clinical Trials

  18. Why do we cite? Citation ?

  19. Why do we cite? • Attribution • Identification • Localisation • Relevance • Quality • Avoid plagiarism

  20. Citation vs Reference • Citations are found in the body of a document • References are generally found in a bibliography at the end of a document • If you cite something in a document you must also provide the reference

  21. What is a reference? • A short description of an item (journal article, book, video, etc) that answers the following questions… • What? Title • Who? Author/Creator • When? Date • Where? Source • indicates to your reader what you've taken from someone else’s work and where in that work you found it.

  22. Extracting Reference Elements • In pairs, complete the list for each item as well as you can. Remember that depending on the type of source you’re using, you won’t be able to find all of the citation elements listed in the table.

  23. Citation Elements – Research Article

  24. Citation Elements – Research Article

  25. Citation Elements – Review Article

  26. Citation Elements – Review Article

  27. Citation Elements – Book

  28. Citation Elements – Book

  29. Citation Elements – eBook

  30. Citation Elements – eBook

  31. Citation Elements – Encyclopedia

  32. Citation Elements – Encyclopedia

  33. Citation Elements – Dictionary

  34. Citation Elements – Dictionary

  35. Citation Elements – News Article

  36. Citation Elements – News Article

  37. Citation Elements – Blog Entry

  38. Citation Elements – Blog Entry

  39. Examples of Citation Styles • CSE • Rao DK, Liu H, Ambudkar SV, Mayer M. 2014. A combination of curcumin with either gramicidin or ouabain selectively kills cells that express the multidrug resistance-linked ABCG2 transporter. J Biol Chem 289(45): 31397–31410. • APA • Rao, D. K., Liu, H., Ambudkar, S. V., & Mayer, M. (2014). A combination of curcumin with either gramicidin or ouabain selectively kills cells that express the multidrug resistance-linked ABCG2 transporter. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 289(45), 31397–31410. doi:10.1074/jbc.M114.576819 • MLA • Rao, Divya K et al. “A Combination of Curcumin with Either Gramicidin or Ouabain Selectively Kills Cells That Express the Multidrug Resistance-linked ABCG2 Transporter.” Journal of Biological Chemistry 289.45 (2014): 31397–31410. • Chicago • Rao, Divya K, Haiyan Liu, Suresh V Ambudkar, and Michael Mayer. 2014. “A Combination of Curcumin with Either Gramicidin or Ouabain Selectively Kills Cells That Express the Multidrug Resistance-linked ABCG2 Transporter.” Journal of Biological Chemistry 289 (45) (November 7): 31397–31410. doi:10.1074/jbc.M114.576819. http://www.jbc.org/content/289/45/31397.abstract.

  40. Where do you find these resources?

  41. Homework Assignment • Find 3 scholarly sources and 1 popular source on the assigned research topic. • One primary source from the last 2 years • One secondary source from the last 5 years • One tertiary source from the last 10 years • One popular source from the last year • Reflect on the search process and the resources you found. • Submit online!

  42. Library Research Help HELP Subject Guides QUESTIONS? Visit the library Call Research Help Desk 613-520-2600 x2735 Email vanessa.lawrence@carleton.ca heather.macdonald@carleton.ca

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