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The Research Process

Defining Research Needs

Developing a Research Strategy

Conducting the Search

Evaluating Resources

Using Resources

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Splash Page
Introduction to LOBO
 

1. The Research Process

Research : Product vs. Process
Research Process : Steps
Time Management & Planning w/ link to Assignment Calculator
 

2. Defining Research Needs

Defining Research Needs
Understand the Assignment : Intro
Understand the Assignment : Dissect the Assignment Description
Understand the Assignment : Intended Audience
Understand the Assignment : Needing Library Resources
Differences Between Resource Types : Intro
Books
Journals
Magazines
Web Sites
 

3. Developing a Research Strategy

Developing a Research Strategy
Define Your Topic : Intro
Common Undergraduate Topics
Sources for Topic Ideas & Controversial Topics
Narrowing Broad Topics
Testing Topics using an Encyclopedia or Librarian
Caution about Current Events & Local Topics
Brainstorm Search Terms : Intro
Break Down Main Topic into Concepts
Find Synonyms for Concepts
Consider Spelling, Abbreviations, & Multiple Endings
Build a Keyword Search : Intro
Boolean AND
Boolean OR
Boolean Searching w/ link to Thesaurus.com
Understanding the System : Intro to Truncation & Phrase Searching
Truncation
Phrase Searching
Keyword Builder
 

4. Conducting the Search

Conducting the Search
How to Find Books w/ Viewlets & Wizards
How to Find Articles : Intro
What is an Article Database?
What's Included in an Article Database?
Database Recommendations for Freshmen
Academic Search Premier w/ Viewlet
Finding Articles Once You Have a Citation w/ Viewlet
How to Find Call Numbers : Intro
What's a Call Number?
How Do You Get a Call Number?
How Do You Find a Call Number in the Library?
Call Number Diagram : Books on Shelf
What if You Can't Find the Call Number You Need?
How to Find Web Sites : Intro
What's on the Web?
Requirements for Web Searching
Search Engine Recommendations
Web Searching Tips
 

5. Evaluating Resources

Evaluating Resources
Evaluate Books : Intro
Evaluate Books : Author/Authority
Evaluate Books : Purpose
Evaluate Books : Organization & Content
Evaluate Books : Publisher
Evaluate Books : Date of Publication
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Intro
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Layout & Organization
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Author
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Content
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Audience
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Language
Evaluate Articles : (Scholarly vs. Popular) Works Cited
Evaluate Web Sites : Intro
Evaluate Web Sites : URL
Evaluate Web Sites : Authority
Evaluate Web Sites : Currency
Evaluate Web Sites : Purpose & Content
Evaluate Web Sites : Bias
Select Useful Information : Don't Force a Fit
Select Useful Information : Do Research First
Select Useful Information : Scanning & Getting Help
 

6. Using Resources

Using Resources
Plagiarism : Examples
Plagiarism : What You Don't Have to Cite
Plagiarism & the Web
Plagiarism : Consequences
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Integrating Research : Intro
Integrating Research : Quoting
Integrating Research : Summarizing
Integrating Research : Paraphrasing
Cite Your Sources : Intro
When & How to Cite
In-Text Citations : Intro
In-Text Citations : MLA
In-Text Citations : APA
Works Cited Citations : Intro
Citation Builder
Works Cited Citations in Papers
Works Cited : MLA
Works Cited : APA
MLA vs. APA
Citation Builder
 

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