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Social Science 101 Library Presentation

Social Science 101 Library Presentation

Overview of the library services, types of resources, and options for collecting materials.

Kenley Neufeld

February 08, 2013
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  1. • in person • telephone 805-730-4444 • text 805-669-5874 •

    online chat Making Contact Friday, February 8, 13
  2. Outline for Today • Types of Sources • Finding Sources

    • Using Evernote • Creating your Course Reader • Creating Citations Friday, February 8, 13
  3. Sources and Types • Primary Sources • Secondary Sources •

    Books • Research Articles • Working Papers • Conference Proceedings • Web Friday, February 8, 13
  4. Primary Sources Primary sources were either created during the time

    period being studied or were created at a later date by a participant in the events being studied (as in the case of memoirs). They reflect the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer. Primary sources enable the researcher to get as close as possible to what actually happened during an historical event or time period Friday, February 8, 13
  5. Secondary Sources A secondary source is a work that interprets

    or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event and is often based on primary sources. Examples include scholarly or popular books and articles, reference books and textbooks. Friday, February 8, 13
  6. Finding Sources • Library Discovery Service • Library Reserves •

    Subscription Databases Friday, February 8, 13
  7. Finding Sources • Library Discovery Service • Library Reserves •

    Subscription Databases • Web (Google) Friday, February 8, 13