1. bisc 102 library research workshop

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

4. { two topics } You have two different research assignments to choose from. We will be focusing on the endangered species assignment today, but the research process for both assignments is very similar.

5. { agenda } 1)The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2)Researching your topic 3)Evaluating your sources 4)Finding scholarly articles 5)Citing sources 6)Getting help

6. IUCN Red List { http://www.iucnredlist.org/ }http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Search box Try searching for manatee

7. IUCN Red List: results page We will be using this following species as our sample topic: Trichechus manatus (West Indian Manatee) Status: Vulnerable C1 ver 3.1 Pop. trend: decreasing

8. Table of contents: Taxonomy Assessment Information Geographic Range Population Habitat and Ecology Threats Conservation Actions Scientific name: Trichechus manatus Bibliography link If you click on the link for Trichechus manatus on the previous page, you should see the following entry for this species:

9. { choosing your species } Note: It will be easier to find information on your species if you choose an organism that has been studied by researchers extensively. –This may seem obvious, but it’s worth considering before you commit to a species.

10. the research process

11. Identify specific aspects of your topic/species (i.e., things to research for your paper) Ecology Habitat Conservation Etc. Identify words you can use to search for information on your topic. researching your topic 1.1. 3.3. 2.2. Identify your research topic: sample topic: Endangered or vulnerable species: The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) For example: What are some synonyms and related concepts for conservation?

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

13. The BISC 102 research guide includes tips on finding background information (including encyclopedia entries and books, many of them electronic) on your topic:

14. evaluating your sources

15. { evaluating sources } You need to find scholarly sources relevant to your topic. Are either of the article shown on your handout scholarly sources? a)How can you tell? b)BONUS: What does “peer reviewed” mean?

16. 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 }

17. finding scholarly sources

18. { always access through SFU Library } Library Search SFU Library’s homepage search options: Fast Search Catalogue

19. 1.Find the full-text copy of a scholarly article related to conservation of the endangered species Trichechus manatus 2.Email an APA citation of the article to yourself { finding scholarly articles }

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

21. { the very basics of APA } You need to cite each source in two places: In the body of the paper –Called an in-text citation At the back of the paper –In the list of References The BISC 102 research guide includes links to: an APA style guide a guide on citing images in APA style

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23. The library provides many ways to get help: - In-person at the reference desk - Telephone - Email - IM - Text message - Student Learning Commons http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/ask-us/ Getting help

24. Any questions?