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Today’s materials available at: http :// libguides.usask.ca/politicalstudies Courses tab. Political Studies 112.3 Library Research Session. January 29, 2013. Today we will. Explore the Political Studies Research Guide Discuss the information cycle & types of information sources
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Today’s materials available at: • http://libguides.usask.ca/politicalstudies • Courses tab Political Studies 112.3Library Research Session January 29, 2013
Today we will .... • Explore the Political Studies Research Guide • Discuss the information cycle & types of information sources • Overcome potential researching roadblocks • Introduce journal articles & demonstrate where & how to find them • Discuss the importance of evaluation of information
Political Studies Research Guide • http://libguides.usask.ca/politicalstudies • Great starting point for your research!!!
Research Resources • Variety of research resources, ex: web sites, books, journal articles, encyclopaedias, etc. • Each type of information resource is a valid source in the research process. • Videos: The Information Cycle (serious)The Information Cycle (not-so serious) • You should never use Wikipedia .... True or False?
Too Many Results? Not Enough? • Too many results? • Narrow / focus your topic, ex: • Time period • Location • Specific issue • Not enough results? • Brainstorm synonyms, ex: • “compulsory voting” = mandatory voting, obligatory voting , etc. • Expand scope of your topic
Activity Questions #1 and #2
Library Collections • Catalogue: For finding books & book chapters (print & online) • Sample catalogue search • Journal Article Databases: for finding journal articles, newspapers, etc.
Activity Question #3
Journal Articles • What are journal articles? • How are articles different from books? • Popular & scholarly articles • Where can you search for articles?
Academic / Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed Popular • Written by academics / experts in the field • Author’s credentials are listed • Bibliography is provided • Reviewed by other experts /peers in the field • Intended audience is professionals, researchers, or students in the field • Authored by journalists / staff writers • Written for the general public • Bibliographies are rarely included • May include advertisements
Activity Question #4 Want to learn more? Check-out these humorous videos: What is a Scholarly Article Scholarly vs. Popular
Searching for Journal Articles • Recommended databases: • Academic Search Complete • IPSA (International Political Science Abstracts) • CBCA Complete (Canadian content) • Many articles will be full-text, if not, select • Anatomy of a citation:
Activity Questions #5 and #6
Google & Google Scholar • When to use Google & Google Scholar? • Set your Scholar preferences Same functionality as
Evaluating Your Sources • Important to evaluate ALL sources of information • Does it pass the CRAAP Test? • Currency • Relevance • Authority • Accuracy • Purpose
Activity Question #7
Citing Your Sources • We didn’t discuss the importance of keeping track of your sources and citing them properly. • For help with this, visit the Library’s Citation Style Guides page
Need Help ..... • Review Political Studies Research Guide • Check-out the Research Paper Planner • Contact: • Angie.Gerrard@usask.ca • Mon, Tues, Wed • Ask Us (in-person, email, chat, phone) • 7 days a week