1. Research & Resources @ The Library Prepared for: Dr. Norine Verberg SOCI 290 and SOCI 210 January 9th, 2012 Suzanne van den Hoogen, MLIS

2. Outline Information Seeking Behaviour Navigating the Library Website Subject Research Guides Evaluating Information Scholarly vs. Popular Sources RefWorks Citation Guides & Resources Ask a Librarian!

3. Finding Information: Where do you go first?

4. Virtual Tour: Exploring the Library website library.stfx.ca Logging in to your library account Searching the Library’s Collection Journal Titles Course Reserves Favourites Live Help

5. Subject Research Guides Find Books Find Articles Google Scholar Open Access Writing & Citing Liaison Librarians Help

6. Critical thinking: You must demonstrate that you are willing to examine popular beliefs, assumptions and opinions and weigh them against facts. Support your thesis statement with research. Analyse your assignment questions: What does this question mean? How much detail does your professor require? Where do I begin? Read about your topic – know your subject matter. Brainstorm ideas Think about Key Words & Key Concepts Write your thesis statement

7. Evaluating Information Accuracy Authority Currency Bias

8. Questions to ask: Accuracy, Authority, Currency, Bias Is this source reliable? Is this source current? Have opinions changed? What are the current trends in this research area? Are there any gaps in the research? Is something missing? Who is the author? Are they an expert in this field? Do they represent multiple points of view or do they express bias for their own point of view?

9. Scholarly vs. Popular Sources Popular Magazines Written by journalists, students, popular authors, or no author listed Flashy covers Advertisements Brief articles Trade Journals: Business, Finance, Industry (Written by experts, but may not be peer reviewed) Newspapers Scholarly Journals Written by experts Evaluated by experts: “Peer Reviewed” Authoritative Source Usually include: – Credentials of the Author – Abstract – Bibliography – Specialized vocabulary – Reference List

10. Questions to ask: Library Workshops: Jan. 24 7:15 pm Jan. 26 2:15 pm Jan. 30 2:15 pm Feb. 1 7:15 pm One-on-One Sessions: Contact Suzanne

11. Citing References: ASA Citation Style Guides HM 561 A54 2007 StFX Sociology Department: ASA Style Guide

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13. Ask a Librarian: We’re here to help you In-Library In-Person Reference Desk Personal Appointments Email: refdesk@stfx.carefdesk@stfx.ca Telephone: 867- 2242 Online LiveHelp

14. QUESTIONS ?

15. Thank You! Suzanne van den Hoogen svandenh@stfx.ca 867-4535 Liaison Librarian for: Anthropology Development Studies Political Science Sociology Women’s Studies