cmpt 322w library research workshop

{ checking in } Have you had an SFU Library research session before? (A) Yes (B) No (C) Don’t remember

{ agenda } 1)Researching your topic 2)Evaluating your sources 3)Citing sources 4)Getting help 5)Questions (at any time)

the research process

1)Choose a research topic 2)Brainstorm keywords and concepts 3)Search and cycle your search 4)Evaluate your results 5)Write your paper { research process reminder }

1)Choose a research topic –Example: Should we be concerned that robots are increasingly providing health care services? 2)Brainstorm keywords and concepts –What are possible keywords and related concepts you could use to search for information on healthcare robots? 3)Search and cycle your search 4)Evaluate your results 5)Write your paper { research process reminder }

1)Choose a research topic 2)Brainstorm keywords and concepts 3)Search and cycle your search 4)Evaluate your results 5)Write your paper { research process reminder }

journal articles books summarize recent research textbooks, reference books, encyclopedias { research process }

“Quick and dirty” search tools vs. databases

{ always access through SFU Library } Library Search SFU Library’s homepage search options: Fast Search Catalogue { two “quick and dirty” search tools }

{ databases } Better for cycling a search –Subject searching vs. keyword searching There are many subject-specific databases Not all database articles are included in Fast Search

Better for advanced searching –Excellent for Boolean searching! (There is a list of key databases listed on the CMPT 322W research guide.)CMPT 322W research guide { databases }

anatomy of a database Search boxes Sort results Results “Add to folder” button allows you to articles and APA citations to yourself “Where can I get this?” link finds full-text for articles not included in the database Here, you can limit to scholarly journals; refine your results by date, subject heading, geography, etc.

evaluating your sources

{ evaluating sources } You need to find academic sources relevant to your topic. Do either of the articles on your handout look like scholarly articles? 1)How can you tell? 2)What does “peer reviewed” mean?

PopularScholarly AuthorNo affiliation provided Affiliated with an academic / research institution AbstractNoYes LengthShortLong ImagesFor aesthetic appealResearch findings displayed as graphs, charts, etc. LanguageEasy to understandElevated, specialized CitationsNone at all, or very few Yes, many ReviewEditorPeer-reviewed Note: There is also a link on your handout to the online guide “Internet Research: Finding and Evaluating Resources” { evaluating sources }

How can you to use one relevant article or book to find more sources on your topic?

A few ways you can find more sources from one relevant scholarly source: References Subject headings New keywords

What information don’t you need to cite? What information do you need to cite? { citing sources }

The CMPT 322W research guide links to the Library’s APA style guide Citation managers can keep track of sources and generate bibliographies for you.* –A few of the best known: Zotero RefWorks Mendeley *Note: They all have learning curves.

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A few ways to get help: - In-person at all three campuses - Telephone - - IM - Text message { research + citing help }

The Student Learning Commons One-to-one meetings Writing + structuring essays, paraphrasing, etc. { writing help }

Any questions?