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…defines information literate students as those who make intelligent choices when gathering information in support of a chosen topic.

They understand how knowledge is organized how to find information how to evaluate information how to use information in such a way that others can learn from them Association of Academic and Research Libraries

“They are people prepared for lifelong learning, because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand.” American Library Association Presidential Committee on Information Literacy

Association of Academic and Research Libraries Information Literacy enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self- directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning.

How confident are you in your ability to do college level research? is your opinion? 1.100% Confident 2.75% Confident 3.50 % Confident 4.25% Confident

Background Information Encyclopedias Books HillCat Reciprocal Libraries ILL Primary Sources Topic Specific Information Books Scholarly Journals HillCat Reciprocal Libraries ILL Online Databases Current News and Advocacy Efforts Newspapers Professional Associations Newspaper Source Plus Web Resources Statistics, Studies and Facts Government Websites Google U.S. Government Search Research Model

Primary Source is an original document or account that is not about another document or account but stands on its own. novel poem play diary letter a research study interviews -on the scene Secondary Source one that interprets a primary source or is otherwise a step removed. A journal article or book about a poem, novel, or play or a commentary about what an interview signifies is a secondary source. Your paper will become a secondary source. Primary and Secondary Sources

What type of publication is this? 1.Scholarly Journal 2.Trade Publication 3.Magazine Social Work, established in 1956, is the official professional journal of NASW and is provided to all NASW members as a membership benefit.

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Familiarize yourself with Reeves Memorial Library, its website, and the available resources.

Placing a Hold Do two things: 1) give your readers an overview of sources you have explored while researching a particular topic or idea 2) demonstrate how your research fits into the larger field of study, in this case, social work. Owl at Purdue Literature Review

Peer-reviewed articles are read by subject experts. These experts look for mistakes, suggest changes, and may even recommend that an article not be published. The purpose of peer review is to ensure that the highest quality articles are published. Also called "refereed articles.” What Are Peer-Reviewed Articles?

Scholarly? Trade? Popular? What Is The Difference? University of Maine at Farmington

The best way to find a journal article on a particular subject is to 1.Google it 2.Search Wikipedia 3.Do a search using a licensed database 4.Leaf through print journals

Resources-Journals/Articles Online Databases EBSCO Host- EBSCO Host- Central access point for all of the individual databases in the collection. Newspaper Source Plus Sage Online Journals- Sage Online Journals- Delivery platform that provides online access to the full text of individual SAGE journals. JSTORJSTOR- 262 journals in the Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics Journal Finder- Journal Finder- Central access point to all of the journals, magazines, and newspapers held in both electronic and hard-copy format.

Web Resources Professional Associations Government Resources and Agency Sites Google Us Government Search Scholarly Search Google Scholar Yahoo Directory American Sociological Association Other professional organizations

Reeves Memorial Library Website Web ResourcesWeb Resources Loyola Notre Dame Library Sociology Research Wiki Evaluating Websites

When searching the internet it is important to know that : 1.Authoritative sites have an.org or.edu domain 2.The best sites will be at the top of your search results 3.You need to evaluate the expertise, accuracy, and reliability of the source.

Planning and Time Management are important tools in avoiding information overload.

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What is plagiarism? 1.Failing to use the proper format when citing your sources 2. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work instead of only your own 3. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work without giving them credit 4. 1 and 3

Cite Your Sources APA Formatting & Style Guide The OWL at Purdue

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