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Getting Started |
These lessons provide researchers with an overview of the creation of information, and tips for identifying information needs and resources. |
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The flow of information: |
An explanation of how and where information appears and is published over time. |
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Selecting and refining your topic: |
Tips for finding a "doable" topic for your research project. |
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Determining the information you need: |
An explanation of various types of information sources: how they differ,
how each is useful |
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Finding background information: |
Tips for getting an overview of your topic. |
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How to Find Information |
These lessons provide detailed instructions for exploiting the capabilities of reference and database tools. |
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Reference sources: |
A review of where to find information related to your topic and how to save
time on research. |
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Library catalog: |
How to find books and other library materials; hands-on practice using the library's catalog. |
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Research databases: |
An introduction to the types and variety of databases used to find journal
articles and other publications. |
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Web Research: |
When (and when not!) to use the web for research; overview of web directories,
search engines, and meta-search engines. |
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Search techniques: |
Guidance for getting good results with online searching of the library catalog, research databases, or the web. |
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Putting it Together |
A final set of lessons that assist the researcher in using and creating citations, understanding call numbers and evaluating information. |
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Understanding citations: |
A guide to deciphering citations found in databases and bibliographies;
how to obtain the actual items. |
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Locating library materials: |
An explanation of classification systems;
how to find out where things are located in libraries. |
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Evaluating information: |
Advice on how to evaluate the quality of information. |
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Citing your research: |
How, when, and why you should credit sources of information. |
