Writing 2 - Fatemi

Library Class

Agenda

 

 

Part 1: Survey #1

 

 

Part 2: From Question (or Ideas) to Concepts:

If you have a research questions:  How can graphic novels or comics be utilized effectively in K-12 curriculum?

or

If you have basic ideas: Comic books in school

 

What to do at this point:

1. Identify the concepts 

2. Come up with synonyms for each concept

3. Group your concepts

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

 

concepts #1

comic books

graphic novels

comics

comix

 

concepts #2

Academia/Academics     academi*

curriculum

teaching

education

standards

 

combine concepts

search #1 comics and teaching

search #2 graphic novel* and education

 

Part 3: How can encyclopedias help you with your topic?

Gale Virtual Reference Library

CQ Researcher 

 

Strategies for looking up encyclopedia articles:

1. Look your the topic as is [Example]

2. Look up each concept seperately [Example]

3. Read, underline new words, and take notes.

 

 

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	Most are in the database (as PDF or HTML) or use UC-eLinks
Lexis Nexis or Proquest (old 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:

Annette Marines

amarines @ ucsc.edu