Writing 2 -- Archimedes

Library Class

Agenda

 

 

Part 1:

Survey #1

 

 

Part 2:

How can encyclopedias help you with your topic?

Gale Virtual Reference Library

CQ Researcher

 

Strategies for looking up encyclopedia articles:

1. Look up your topic as-is [Example]

2. Look up each concept separately [Example]

3. Read, underline new words, and take notes

 

 

Part 3:

From Question (or Ideas) to Concepts--

If you have a research question: 

"What is the effect of advertising on children?"

or

If you have basic ideas:  

ADVERTISING AND CHILDREN

 

What to do at this point:

1. Identify the concepts 

 

 

2. Come up with synonyms for each concept

 

 

3. Think about the commands you would use in your search ("and" / "*")

 

 

concept 1

children

juveniles

youths

 

concept 2

advertising

marketing

commercials

 

concept 3

effects

influence

impact

psychology

 

Search possibilities

 

 

 

Part 4:

What are the different types of sources? [Examples]

 

Where to find / library databases you will be using:  

Database	What's in this database	How to view the item
Academic Search Complete	General articles (academic and popular)	Most are in the database (as PDF or HTML) or use UC-eLinks
CSA Illumina	Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles	Many are in the database (as PDF or HTML) or use UC-eLinks
LexisNexis or Proquest (complete run of national newspapers)	Newspapers	All are in the database
CRUZCAT	Books, Anthologies, & Government Documents (To find anthologies enter and edited by to your search; to find government documents "limit" the location to McHenry GovPubs in Advanced Search)	At UCSC libraries
More databases: http://library.ucsc.edu/Zope/eresources/bytool/ArticleDatabases If you experience trouble with the databases, contact us: http://library.ucsc.edu/info/askalibrarian.html

 

 

 

Part 5:

How to find sources cited in other articles or books? [Examples]

CRUZCAT

Citation Linker

 

Part 6:

Survey #2

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions or Help!

 

Q: What is a library account?

A: Your student ID is your library card. Start your account at the check-out desk in either library

 

Q: How do I do research from "off campus?"

A: Go to http://oca.ucsc.edu. The login is your UCSC ID barcode number, but you need to start your library account first.

 

Q: How do I view an article? What is UC-eLinks?

A: Most databases allow you to view/save the full article, click on the title or look for HTML or PDF links to open up the article.  When the database doesn't have the full article (but is showing you a citation), use UC-eLinks for other options.

 

Q: How do I get something that UCSC Library doesn't own?

A: You can order books and articles. Use Mevly, UC-eLinks, or the order forms from Citation Linker to get materials.

 

Q: How do I finding materials on the library shelves?

A: First, get the call number and location, this should help you figure out which library your book is at. Next, the floor maps should help guide you to the floor you need. If you need extra help, ask at one of the desks.

 

Q: Who can help me with research questions?

A: Go to http://library.ucsc.edu/info/askalibrarian.html for 24/7 Instant Message or visit, call or e-mail the UCSC reference desk

 

 

Contact me with any questions: 

Ken Lyons (kbplyons@ucsc.edu) and Debbie Murphy (damurphy@ucsc.edu)